Agricultural-Science Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Agricultural science studies farming practices, including soil cultivation for growing crops and raising animals for food, wool, and other products.

• Question 91: Poaching is prohibited in game reserves to Options:
  A) reduce wildlife population
  B) conserve wildlife
  C) starve hunters
  D) protect hunters from wild animals
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 92:

  The young plants that emerge during germination are called

  Options:
  A) Emmergent plants
  B) Surface plants
  C) Seedlings
  D) Leaves
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 93:

  Which of the following will be responsible for the poor yield of fertile soil in a high rainfall area?

  Options:
  A) leaching of soil nutrients
  B) very low pH value of land
  C) lack of soil microbes
  D) high alkalinity of soil
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 94:

  What is the primary goal of crop improvement in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Reducing pest and disease resistance
  B) Expanding crop cultivation areas
  C) Increasing crop diversity
  D) Enhancing crop yield and quality
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 95:

  Leguminous cover crops do not

  Options:
  A) bind the soil particles together through their roots
  B) increase the nitrogen content of soils
  C) aid in improving the soil organic matter content
  D) reduce the soil microbial population
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 96:

  Television, radio, posters, bulletin are ____ method of extension

  Options:
  A) group
  B) single
  C) mass media
  D) individual
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 97: An example of igneous rock is Options:
  A) marble
  B) basalt
  C) slate
  D) dolomite.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 98: Farm labour is usually measured in terms of Options:
  A) amount of wages paid to labour
  B) hours or days of work by labour
  C) level of education of labour
  D) type of work done by labour.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 99: Piglet anaemia can be controlled by using Options:
  A) sulphur drugs
  B) iron drugs
  C) anthelmintics
  D) antibiotics
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 100:

  Which of the following is not a quality for selecting livestock?

  Options:
  A) feed consumption
  B) egg production
  C) mortality rate
  D) body weight
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  The correct answer is C .