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: The device which would help to stabilize heat in an incubator is the Options:
  A) thermometer
  B) hygrometer
  C) barometer
  D) thermostat
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 152:

  An example of grain legume is

  Options:
  A) pea
  B) maize
  C) sorghum
  D) millet
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 153:

  The B-Horizon of soil profile is also called the

  Options:
  A) Top soil
  B) Sub-soil
  C) Parent materials
  D) Bedrock
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 154:

  Which of the following is not a sign of animal approaching parturition?

  Options:
  A) soft, pliable and swollen vulva
  B) relaxed cervix
  C) full mammary gland
  D) drop in milk productio
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 155:

  What is the primary focus of agronomy in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Management of soil and crops
  B) Breeding and genetics of crops
  C) Study of climate and weather patterns
  D) Marketing and selling of agricultural products
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 156:

  This is the removal of unwanted plants on the farm

  Options:
  A) Weeding
  B) Thinning
  C) Mulching
  D) Supplying
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 157:

  Which of the following surveying equipment is used for measuring angles during farm surveying?

  Options:
  A) Theodolite
  B) Measuring tape
  C) Gunter's chain
  D) Abney level
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 158:

  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 159:

  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 160:

  The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

  Options:
  A) Moisture
  B) Site selection
  C) General survey
  D) Clearing and stumping of site
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  The correct answer is A .