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 101:

  Which part of a tractor is responsible for providing power to the attached implements or machinery?

  Options:
  A) Steering system
  B) Transmission
  C) Engine
  D) Hydraulic system
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 102:

  In order to eliminate food shortage, farm as should

  Options:
  A) cultivate more varieties of crops
  B) practise land tenure by inheritance
  C) shift from crop to animal production
  D) construct farm buildings
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 103:

  Investments with long life span in agricultural economics are otherwise known as

  Options:
  A) capital
  B) entrepreneurship
  C) savings deposit
  D) profit
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 104:

  The main objectives of agriculture is

  Options:
  A) income generation
  B) provision of employment
  C) food production
  D) provision of shelter
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 105:

  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 106:

  The demand for agricultural produce is generally

  Options:
  A) elastic
  B) inelastic
  C) unitary
  D) static
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 107:

  Daily management routines in poultry include the following except

  Options:
  A) egg collection
  B) debeaking
  C) water and feed provision
  D) health care
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 108:

  Which of the following is a common problem in agricultural economics and extension?

  Options:
  A) Inadequate market infrastructure
  B) Excessive government regulations
  C) Overreliance on chemical inputs
  D) Lack of access to modern technology
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 109:

  The main processes involved in the marketing of cotton include the following except

  Options:
  A) wedding
  B) processing
  C) grading
  D) packaging
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 110: 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 .