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:

  __________ is a pictorial presentation meant to educate or inform the literate audience

  Options:
  A) Bulletin
  B) Paper
  C) News
  D) Poster
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 92:

  All are factors to consider when planning a farmstead except?

  Options:
  A) Accessibility
  B) Topography
  C) Soil type
  D) Irrigation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 93:

  Crop rotation has the following effects on the soil except

  Options:
  A) maintenance of soil fertility
  B) reducing concentration of soil pests
  C) improving soil structure
  D) predisposing soil to leaching
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 94:

  Blast of rice is a

  Options:
  A) Viral disease
  B) Bacteria disease
  C) Fungal disease
  D) Deficiency of zinc disease
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 95: Tomatoes are staked in order to Options:
  A) accelerate their growth
  B) induce flowering
  C) accelerate fruit ripening
  D) prevent rotting of fruits
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 96:

  The farm machinery used to sow seeds and apply fertilizer at the same time is

  Options:
  A) land clearing
  B) threshing
  C) ploughing
  D) harrowing
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 97:

  A person who is involved in the dissemination of new ideas and techniques from the research institutes to the farmers is called

  Options:
  A) Biological Extension Officer
  B) Geographical Extension Officer
  C) Agent
  D) Agricultural Extension Officer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 98:

  Which of the following is not the role of government in agricultural production?

  Options:
  A) provision of loans and credits
  B) building of storage facilities
  C) establishment of efficient marketing outlets
  D) provision of labour
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 99: Which of the following crops has a fibrous root system? Options:
  A) cotton
  B) coffee
  C) cowpea
  D) sugarcane
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 100:

  Rural farmers mostly obtain loans from

  Options:
  A) Government
  B) International Monetary Fund
  C) Merchant Banks
  D) Money Lenders
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  The correct answer is D .