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 11:

  What is the primary purpose of an agricultural extension service?

  Options:
  A) Providing financial assistance to farmers
  B) Offering training and advisory services to farmers
  C) Conducting research on agricultural practices
  D) Marketing and selling agricultural products
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 12:

  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 13:

  Which of the following is not a component of an incubator ?

  Options:
  A) electric heater
  B) temperature
  C) thermostat
  D) Insulator
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 14:

  If a crop requires 1.5kg phosphorus per hectare, how many kg of manure will be required per hectare if 1kg manure contains 0.32kg of phosphorus

  Options:
  A) 2.47kg
  B) 4.69kg
  C) 7.35kg
  D) 12.3kg
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 15:

  The primary role of agriculture is the provision of

  Options:
  A) foreign exchange earnings
  B) raw materials for industries
  C) food for man and his animals
  D) employment and income for farmers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 16:

  The Balami is a breed of

  Options:
  A) Pig
  B) Sheep
  C) Goat
  D) Cattle
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 17:

  The most suitable source of power for stationary equipment on the farm is

  Options:
  A) machinery
  B) electricity
  C) animal
  D) man
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 18:

  The following are types of planters except

  Options:
  A) Broadcast crop planter
  B) Row crop planter
  C) Grain drill planter
  D) Ridger planter
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 19:

  One of the followings is not a basic consideration in planting operations

  Options:
  A) Planting space
  B) Planting time
  C) Planting depth
  D) Planting weed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 20:

  What is the primary purpose of processing facilities in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) To process raw agricultural materials into value-added products
  B) To provide shelter and housing for livestock
  C) To package and label agricultural products
  D) To store and preserve harvested crops
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  The correct answer is A .