Agricultural Development Programs in Nigeria

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What was the main objective of the programmes mentioned in the passage?

To establish agricultural research institutes

To increase the number of agricultural development projects

To improve food production (correct)

To provide funding for World Bank projects

Where did the ADP experiment start in 1974?

Funtua, Gusau, and Gombe (correct)

Ekiti-Akoko and Saki

Bida and Ilorin

Ayangba and Lafia

What was the outcome of the successful negotiations for multi-state agricultural development projects with the World Bank?

The provision of funding for World Bank projects

The establishment of several agricultural research institutes

Each State of the country and the Federal Capital, Abuja, having one ADP (correct)

The increase in food production in Nigeria

When was the Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Service (AERLS) established?

1963 Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)?

Ibadan Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the institution located in Badeggi?

National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of agriculture?

To produce food for humans and livestock Signup and view all the answers

What branch of agriculture deals with the study of plant and animal breeding?

Plant/animal breeding and genetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of agricultural economics?

The financial and economic aspects of agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What is the subdivision of entomology, pathology, and weed science?

Crop protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of agriculture concerned with?

Management of land, water, and forest resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of agricultural extension?

Agricultural education and outreach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic used to distinguish rural communities from urban ones in terms of size?

Areas actually inhabited Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between rural and urban areas in terms of population density?

Urban areas have a higher population density Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the number of people per unit area of land?

Population density Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of rural communities in terms of land use?

Larger expanse of land with a relatively small population Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between population size and land availability in rural areas?

A smaller population occupies a larger area of land Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that describes the gradual transition from rural to urban communities?

Rural-urban continuum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason behind the practice of levirate marriage?

To ensure the continuation of the husband's family lineage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ethnic groups in Nigeria is NOT associated with the practice of levirate marriage?

Kanuri Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increased urbanization and education on the practice of levirate marriage?

It has discouraged the practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a patriarchal society in Nigeria?

Patri-lineal descent and patriarchal authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a child bearing the name of their father in a patriarchal society?

It signifies the child's membership in their father's extended family Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the system of tracing family descent through the father?

Patri-lineal descent Signup and view all the answers

In what type of authority is family decision making on important issues vested in the man?

Patriarchal or patri-centric authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of education in rural Nigeria?

To train people for specialised roles Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of transmitting and acquiring cultural heritage called?

Education Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of the system of patriarchal or patri-centric authority in Nigeria?

Rural areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of education in rural Nigeria with regard to cultural heritage?

To modify cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the process of education in rural Nigeria?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Objectives and Initiatives

Programmes aimed to enhance agricultural practices and development.
The ADP experiment initiated in 1974 in Nigeria.
Successful negotiations with the World Bank led to multi-state agricultural development financing.

Institutions and Research

Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Service (AERLS) was established to promote agricultural extension and research integration.
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is located in Ibadan, Nigeria.
The institution located in Badeggi is the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI).

Agricultural Concepts and Dynamics

Primary purpose of agriculture is to produce food, fiber, and other products.
Plant and animal breeding falls under the branch of agronomy.
Agricultural economics focuses on the allocation of resources for agricultural production and distribution.
Subdivisions of agriculture include entomology, plant pathology, and weed science as key areas of study.

Rural vs. Urban Characteristics

Agriculture studies the science and practice of farming.
Agricultural extension focuses on disseminating knowledge and agricultural techniques to farmers.
Rural communities differ from urban communities primarily in size, with rural areas being smaller.
Urban areas show higher population density compared to rural regions, defined as the number of people per unit area of land.

Land Use and Community Dynamics

Rural communities often practice extensive land use, relying on agriculture.
Population size and land availability in rural areas are directly related; larger populations may lead to land scarcity.
Gradual transition from rural to urban communities is characterized by urbanization.

Societal Practices and Structures

Levirate marriage commonly practiced to continue family lineages; its prevalence varies among ethnic groups.
Certain ethnic groups in Nigeria do not practice levirate marriage.
Increased urbanization and education often result in a decline of traditional practices like levirate marriage.
A patriarchal society in Nigeria is characterized by male dominance in familial decision-making.

Cultural Heritage and Education

A child's bearing of their father's name signifies lineage importance in a patriarchal context.
Patrilineality describes tracing family descent through the father.
Authority in family decisions resides primarily with men in patriarchal systems.
Education in rural Nigeria serves to transmit cultural heritage and adapt to modernity.
The outcome of education in rural Nigeria focuses on empowering individuals while preserving cultural identity.

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This quiz covers the history and development of Agricultural Development Programs (ADPs) in Nigeria, including their objectives, implementation, and impact on food production. It explores the various stages of the program, from its pilot project to its expansion across different regions. Test your knowledge of Nigeria's agricultural development efforts!