How to Grow Yams - Exam
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing yams?
A) Arid desert
B) Temperate
C) Cold and dry
D) Warm and humid
  • 2. What type of soil is ideal for yam cultivation?
A) Rocky soil
B) Well-drained, sandy loam
C) Compacted silt
D) Heavy clay
  • 3. What is the best time of year to plant yam seeds/tubers?
A) Late autumn
B) Summer
C) Early spring
D) Mid-winter
  • 4. What part of the yam plant is typically used for propagation?
A) Flowers
B) Roots
C) Tubers or vine cuttings
D) Leaves
  • 5. How deep should yam tubers be planted?
A) Approximately 4-6 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 1 inch
D) Right on the surface
  • 6. What is the purpose of providing support structures for yam plants?
A) To make harvesting easier
B) To allow the vines to climb and maximize sunlight exposure
C) To prevent weed growth
D) To keep the tubers warm
  • 7. Which of the following is a common pest that affects yam plants?
A) Earthworms
B) Praying mantises
C) Yam beetles
D) Ladybugs
  • 8. What is a common disease that can affect yam plants?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Black spot
C) Anthracnose
D) Rust
  • 9. How often should yam plants be watered?
A) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
B) Only when the soil is completely dry
C) Never, yams prefer dry conditions
D) Regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
  • 10. What type of fertilizer is beneficial for yam growth?
A) A fertilizer high in nitrogen only
B) A fertilizer high in phosphorus only
C) A balanced fertilizer high in potassium
D) No fertilizer is needed
  • 11. How long does it typically take for yams to mature and be ready for harvest?
A) 1-2 months
B) 6-12 months
C) 2-3 years
D) 1 week
  • 12. What is the best way to harvest yams?
A) Pull the vines forcefully from the ground
B) Leave the yams in the ground indefinitely
C) Use a tractor to plow the field
D) Carefully dig around the tubers to avoid damage
  • 13. How should harvested yams be stored?
A) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
B) In direct sunlight
C) In the refrigerator
D) In a damp cellar
  • 14. What is the main purpose of hilling around the yam plants?
A) To prevent vine growth
B) To shade the roots
C) To reduce airflow
D) To encourage tuber development
  • 15. What is the meaning of 'curing' yams after harvest?
A) Soaking the yams in water
B) Allowing the skin to harden, improving storage life
C) Freezing the yams
D) Boiling the yams
  • 16. Which nutrient is most important for yam tuber development?
A) Phosphorus
B) Calcium
C) Nitrogen
D) Potassium
  • 17. What is the ideal pH range for yam soil?
A) 8.5-9.0
B) 4.0-4.5
C) 7.5-8.0
D) 6.0-6.5
  • 18. Why is crop rotation important when growing yams?
A) To prevent soil depletion and pest buildup
B) To increase the size of the yam tubers
C) It's not important
D) To change the color of the yams
  • 19. What type of propagation method is often used for large-scale yam cultivation?
A) Using setts (pieces of tubers)
B) Grafting
C) Direct seeding
D) Air layering
  • 20. What does 'weeding' accomplish in yam cultivation?
A) Increases humidity around the plants
B) Reduces competition for resources like nutrients and sunlight
C) Attracts pollinators
D) Improves soil compaction
  • 21. How does mulching benefit yam plants?
A) Accelerates soil erosion
B) Increases soil acidity
C) Helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
D) Attracts pests
  • 22. What is a 'yam barn' typically used for?
A) Growing seedlings
B) Storing harvested yams
C) Drying yam leaves for tea
D) Processing yams into flour
  • 23. What is a characteristic of yams compared to sweet potatoes?
A) Yams are typically starchier and less sweet
B) Yams are typically sweeter and have orange flesh
C) Yams are smaller in size
D) Yams have smoother skin
  • 24. Which country is the largest producer of yams?
A) Nigeria
B) Brazil
C) China
D) India
  • 25. What is the main role of potassium in plant growth?
A) Root development
B) Promoting leafy growth
C) Nitrogen fixation
D) Enzymatic activity and regulating water balance
  • 26. What is the advantage of using vine cuttings for yam propagation?
A) Lower cost compared to setts
B) Faster growth compared to using setts
C) Larger tuber size
D) Increased resistance to pests
  • 27. What does the term 'dormancy' refer to in yam cultivation?
A) A period of inactivity of the tuber
B) The flowering stage of the plant
C) A disease affecting the leaves
D) The harvesting season
  • 28. What is a trellis used for in yam cultivation?
A) Protecting the tubers from sunlight
B) Irrigating the plants
C) Controlling soil erosion
D) Providing support for the vines to climb
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a common use of yams?
A) Food
B) Traditional medicine
C) Making cooking oil
D) Animal feed
  • 30. What is the purpose of scarifying yam seeds (if used) before planting?
A) To improve germination rate
B) To prevent fungal infections
C) To increase seed size
D) Yams are not grown from seed
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