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 241:

  New Zealand is a breed of which animal?

  Options:
  A) Goat
  B) Cattle
  C) Rat
  D) Rabbit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 242: Government plays important role in the development of agriculture through the following means except Options:
  A) provision of subsidies
  B) training of farmers children
  C) establishment of agricultural development programmes
  D) establishment of farm settglements
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 243:

  A castrated cockerel is called?

  Options:
  A) Boiler
  B) Pullet
  C) Capon
  D) Hen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 244:

  What is soil conservation, and why is it important in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Soil conservation involves the removal of topsoil for agricultural purposes
  B) Soil conservation refers to the preservation and sustainable management of soil resources
  C) Soil conservation aims to maximize crop yields through intensive farming practices
  D) Soil conservation focuses on increasing soil fertility through the use of chemical fertilizers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 245:

  

  Use the diagram below to answer this question.

  The structure labeled I represents a

  Options:
  A) root tuber
  B) groundnut
  C) root nodule
  D) root hair.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 246:

  The following are solutions to poor transportation network experienced by farmers except

  Options:
  A) Construction of new roads to open up the rural areas
  B) Provision of motor vehicles, boats and trains to facilitate distribution of farm products.
  C) Reduction in transportation cost to make such affordable to rural farmers.
  D) Presence of bad roads
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 247:

  How are farm animals classified based on their feeding habits?

  Options:
  A) By their reproductive strategies
  B) By their feeding preferences
  C) By their geographical distribution
  D) By their size and weight
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 248:

  Which of the following equipment is a farm implement?

  Options:
  A) dryer
  B) sheller
  C) mower
  D) mistblower
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 249:

  What is the primary goal of crop improvement in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Reducing pest and disease resistance
  B) Expanding crop cultivation areas
  C) Increasing crop diversity
  D) Enhancing crop yield and quality
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 250:

  Which of the following groups of crops requires a nursery?

  Options:
  A) cotton,sorghum and tomato
  B) oil palm, cocoa and tomato
  C) cocoa, maize and rice
  D) banana, coffee and tomato
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  The correct answer is C .