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 221:

  What is the primary goal of agricultural extension services in the field of agricultural economics?

  Options:
  A) Promoting sustainable farming practices
  B) Maximizing crop yields
  C) Enhancing market access for farmers
  D) Increasing farm profits
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 222:

  All but one are qualities of a good extension worker

  Options:
  A) Organisational Ability
  B) Clear Judgement
  C) Initiative
  D) Involvement in local politics
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 223:

  Primary tillage is also known as

  Options:
  A) Ploughing
  B) Harrowing
  C) Stumping
  D) Ridging
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 224:

  Which of the following is a type of land tenure system?

  Options:
  A) Freehold system
  B) Keyhold system
  C) International system
  D) Land tenure system by theft
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 225:

  The most common grazing system in West Africa is

  Options:
  A) continuous grazing
  B) rotational grazing
  C) deferred grazing
  D) zero grazing
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 226:

  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 227: Yellow colouration of the lower leave of a growing maize plant may be due to deficiency in Options:
  A) potassium
  B) phosphorus
  C) zinc
  D) nitrogen
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 228:

  Farm animals can be classified into three main categories based on their primary purpose. Which of the following is NOT one of those categories?

  Options:
  A) Poultry
  B) Aquatic animals
  C) Companion animals
  D) Livestock animals
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 229:

  If 100 pieces of pests is attacking an hectare of cocoa farm and 25% suddenly died while 40% of the remnant is sent for medical examination. What is the number of pest remaining?

  Options:
  A) 45
  B) 50
  C) 25
  D) 75
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 230:

  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 .