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Daily MCQ Questions On Agricultural extension and communication

MCQ Questions On Agricultural extension and communication

1. Which of the following is a principle of agricultural extension?

  • Top-down approach
  • Participatory approach
  • Authoritarian approach
  • Competitive approach

2. What is the primary goal of agricultural extension education?

  • Increase agricultural production
  • Improve marketing strategies
  • Promote sustainable farming practices
  • Educate farmers and rural communities

3. Which teaching method is most effective for adult learners in agricultural extension?

  • Lecture
  • Demonstration
  • Group discussion
  • Role-playing

4. Which of the following best describes a communication strategy in agriculture?

  • Broadcasting
  • Narrowcasting
  • One-way communication
  • Interactive communication

5. What is the focus of rural sociology in the context of agricultural extension?

  • Urban development
  • Community development
  • Industrialization
  • Globalization

6. Which stage of program planning involves setting specific, measurable objectives?

  • Situation analysis
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation
  • Objective setting

7. What is the main advantage of the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach in agricultural extension?

  • Low cost
  • High participation
  • Rapid dissemination
  • Individual focus

8. Which theory emphasizes that adults are motivated to learn when they perceive the relevance of the content?

  • Behaviorism
  • Constructivism
  • Andragogy
  • Cognitivism

9. What is a key indicator in the evaluation of agricultural extension programs?

  • Number of training sessions held
  • Level of farmer satisfaction
  • Amount of budget spent
  • Number of extension workers

10. How can ICT be used to enhance agricultural extension services?

  • By replacing face-to-face interactions
  • By providing real-time information
  • By reducing the need for training
  • By limiting access to information

11. What is a benefit of participatory approaches in agricultural extension?

  • Faster implementation
  • Higher adoption rates
  • Lower costs
  • Reduced complexity

12. What does the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) encompass?

  • Only research institutions
  • Only extension services
  • Only farmers
  • All actors in agricultural knowledge exchange

13. Which leadership style is most effective in agricultural extension?

  • Autocratic
  • Democratic
  • Laissez-faire
  • Transactional

14. How does gender-sensitive extension benefit agricultural communities?

  • By excluding men from training
  • By focusing only on women’s issues
  • By ensuring equal opportunities for men and women
  • By increasing costs

15. Which policy supports agricultural extension in the Philippines?

  • National Rice Program
  • Agrarian Reform Program
  • National Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Program
  • Food Security Program

16. What is the purpose of extension communication models?

  • To simplify agricultural research
  • To facilitate effective information exchange
  • To limit the scope of extension activities
  • To replace traditional teaching methods

17. Which method is commonly used for needs assessment in rural communities?

  • Random sampling
  • Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
  • Case studies
  • Focus group discussions

18. What is an example of an ICT tool used in agricultural extension?

  • Handbooks
  • Smartphones
  • Bulletin boards
  • Leaflets

19. Which of the following is a key component of a successful agricultural extension program?

  • Centralized decision-making
  • Farmer participation
  • Limited stakeholder involvement
  • Short-term planning

20. How does adult education differ from traditional education in the context of agricultural extension?

  • Focuses on theory rather than practice
  • Emphasizes practical, relevant learning
  • Uses only formal classroom settings
  • Targets younger age groups

21. What is the role of extension agents in community development?

  • To enforce regulations
  • To facilitate community participation
  • To provide financial aid
  • To monitor community activities

22. Which extension approach involves direct farmer-to-farmer learning?

  • Top-down approach
  • Decentralized approach
  • Farmer Field School (FFS)
  • Public-private partnership

23. What is a critical factor for the success of an extension communication strategy?

  • High cost
  • Simplicity
  • Relevance to farmers’ needs
  • Use of technical jargon

24. Which of the following is an example of participatory monitoring and evaluation?

  • External audits
  • Farmer-led assessment
  • Government inspection
  • Consultant reviews

25. What is the focus of gender and development in agricultural extension?

  • Exclusively women’s issues
  • Gender equity and empowerment
  • Men’s dominance in agriculture
  • Financial independence for men

26. What is the significance of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) in extension services?

  • Promotes isolated learning
  • Encourages knowledge sharing and innovation
  • Limits farmer participation
  • Focuses on top-down dissemination

27. Which teaching method is most suitable for complex agricultural practices?

  • Lectures
  • Case studies
  • Demonstrations
  • Written assignments

28. What is the role of policy frameworks in agricultural extension?

  • To restrict extension services
  • To provide guidelines and support
  • To limit farmer access to information
  • To centralize decision-making

29. What is a characteristic of effective extension communication models?

  • Complexity
  • Flexibility
  • Rigidity
  • Exclusivity

30. How does leadership influence agricultural extension programs?

  • By centralizing control
  • By fostering collaboration
  • By limiting communication
  • By reducing participation

31. What is an essential element of participatory approaches in extension?

  • Top-down management
  • Active farmer involvement
  • Minimal stakeholder engagement
  • Authoritative decision-making

32. How can agricultural extension systems be improved?

  • By centralizing all decisions
  • By enhancing stakeholder collaboration
  • By reducing farmer input
  • By limiting extension worker training

33. What is the focus of adult learning theories in agricultural extension?

  • Childhood education
  • Practical, experience-based learning
  • Theoretical, abstract concepts
  • Unstructured learning

34. What is the advantage of using ICT in agricultural extension?

  • Reduces the need for traditional extension workers
  • Provides timely and accurate information
  • Increases dependency on technology
  • Limits face-to-face interactions

35. Which is a key challenge in program planning for agricultural extension?

  • Securing adequate funding
  • Engaging all stakeholders
  • Setting realistic objectives
  • All of the above

36. What does “extension program monitoring” entail?

  • Reviewing financial records
  • Tracking program progress and outcomes
  • Conducting annual surveys
  • Managing staff performance

37. What is a characteristic of effective agricultural communication?

  • One-way information flow
  • Feedback and interaction
  • Use of complex terminology
  • Limited audience engagement

38. What is an important consideration in rural sociology for agricultural extension?

  • Economic factors only
  • Cultural and social factors
  • Political factors only
  • Technological factors

39. What is the goal of agricultural extension systems?

  • Increase agricultural production
  • Promote sustainable agriculture
  • Enhance farmer knowledge and skills
  • All of the above

40. Which of the following is a participatory approach in agricultural extension?

  • Top-down decision-making
  • Collaborative learning
  • Authoritative leadership
  • Centralized control

41. How does agricultural extension contribute to rural development?

  • By promoting urbanization
  • By improving agricultural practices
  • By focusing on industrial growth
  • By increasing migration to cities

42. What is a key element of leadership in agricultural extension?

  • Centralized decision-making
  • Collaborative team building
  • Authoritative control
  • Minimal communication

43. Which of the following is a component of effective program development in agricultural extension?

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Top-down planning
  • Limited farmer input
  • Centralized control

44. How can agricultural extension programs be made more inclusive?

  • By excluding marginalized groups
  • By actively involving women and youth
  • By focusing solely on male farmers
  • By limiting community participation

45. What is the impact of gender and development considerations in extension?

  • Increased gender disparities
  • Improved gender equity
  • Reduced focus on women’s issues
  • Limitation of resources to men

46. What is a major challenge in evaluating agricultural extension programs?

  • Lack of measurable objectives
  • Sufficient funding
  • Trained personnel
  • Farmer cooperation

47. How can extension education be made more effective?

  • By using a one-size-fits-all approach
  • By customizing programs to local needs
  • By limiting farmer participation
  • By centralizing educational efforts

48. What is the significance of teaching methods in agricultural extension?

  • They are only for theoretical learning
  • They enhance practical understanding
  • They are used to limit farmer interaction
  • They focus on written assignments

49. How can extension programs be sustained over the long term?

  • By ensuring continuous funding
  • By reducing program scope
  • By limiting stakeholder involvement
  • By focusing on short-term goals

50. What is the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on agricultural extension?

  • Increases information dissemination speed
  • Limits farmer interaction
  • Reduces the need for extension workers
  • Focuses on theoretical learning

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