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