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:

  Government agricultural policies include the following except

  Options:
  A) increasing the production of food crops and animals
  B) increasing the efficiency of production of export crops
  C) supplying raw materials for use in local industries
  D) increasing the number of peasant farmers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 92: Limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa do not include Options:
  A) land fragmentation
  B) high capital investment
  C) availability of spare parts
  D) high level technical know-how
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 93:

  What is the role of agricultural extension officers in the field of agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Providing financial assistance to farmers
  B) Marketing agricultural products to consumers
  C) Conducting research on new farming techniques
  D) Delivering agricultural education and training to farmers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 94: Which of the following statements is correct about micro-nutrients? They Options:
  A) promote formation of only root nodules
  B) are required by plants in very small quantities
  C) are fixed into the soil through microbial activity
  D) increase crop tolerance to pest attack
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 95: If T represents the gene for tallness while t represents dwarfness. The genotypic ratio of the second filial generation will be Options:
  A) 3:1
  B) 1:2:1
  C) 2:2
  D) 4:0
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 96:

  The horizon of a soil profile which encourages the greatest level of microbial activity is

  Options:
  A) A - horizon
  B) B - horizon
  C) C - horizon
  D) D - horizon
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 97: Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of cattle in West Africa? Options:
  A) pastures
  B) light
  C) diseases
  D) rainfall
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 98:

  What is the primary purpose of mixed cropping in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Maximizing the yield of a single crop
  B) Simplifying farm management practices
  C) Enhancing soil fertility through crop rotation
  D) Reducing the risk of crop failure
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 99:

  Which of the following is not a sign of heat in farm animals?

  Options:
  A) loss of appetite
  B) restlessness
  C) udder enlargement
  D) grunting
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 100:

  The following conditions are necessary for germination except

  Options:
  A) adequate moisture
  B) viable seed
  C) zero temperature
  D) optimum temperature
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  The correct answer is C .