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 151:

  Which of the following is not an example of edaphic factors?

  Options:
  A) rocks
  B) soil
  C) topography
  D) storm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 152: A hypothesis can be described as Options:
  A) predictive statement relating to experimental variables
  B) a postulate of general acceptance
  C) a research reasoning based on an accurate statement about the population
  D) a postulate based on experimental samples
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 153:

  The main aim of mechanized agriculture is

  Options:
  A) reducing maturation time for crops
  B) decreasing number of pests
  C) having a large land area for cultivation
  D) reducing cost of production
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 154:

  An increase in supply of agricultural produce can be caused by the following factors except

  Options:
  A) reduced cost of production
  B) favourable weather conditions
  C) reduced taxation
  D) consumers buying less products
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 155:

  The followings are functions of a sprayer except

  Options:
  A) It can be used to control the growth of weeds
  B) It can be used to control the effects of pest.
  C) It can be used to plant seeds
  D) It can be used to spray disinfectant.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 156:

  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 157:

  Which of the following is not an organic manure?

  Options:
  A) Green manure
  B) Farmyard manure
  C) Compost
  D) Fertilizer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 158: A regulatory control of diseases in crop production is Options:
  A) rouging
  B) quarantine
  C) crop rotation
  D) soil tillage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 159:

  Which of the following combinations of farm inputs enhances the healthy growth of crops?

  Options:
  A) Tractor and cash
  B) Irrigation and fertilizer
  C) Work bull and implement
  D) Cutlass and sacks
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 160:

  The N'dama breed of cattle is primarily raised for

  Options:
  A) Fiber production
  B) Meat production
  C) Milk production
  D) Draft power
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  The correct answer is B .