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 251:

  An advantage of extensive system of rearing goats is

  Options:
  A) low labour requirement
  B) easy control of disease
  C) indiscriminate mating
  D) exposure to adverse weather conditions
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 252:

  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 253: Which of the following diseases commonly occur during brooding? I. yolk sac infection II. coccidiosis III. fowlpox IV. pullorum Options:
  A) I,II and III only
  B) I,II and IV only
  C) I,III and IV only
  D) I,II,III and IV
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 254:

  The characteristic symptoms of mosaic disease of crops is usually observed on

  Options:
  A) roots
  B) leaves
  C) stems
  D) fruits
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 255:

  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 256:

  The Sokoto Gudali is a breed of

  Options:
  A) Chicken
  B) Cattle
  C) Horse
  D) Goat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 257:

  Which of the following cereal crops most requires nursery practices?

  Options:
  A) Maize
  B) Rice
  C) Millet
  D) Guinea corn
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 258:

  The following animals are polygastric animals except

  Options:
  A) Pigs
  B) Cattle
  C) Deer
  D) Sheep
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 259:

  What are the primary benefits of agricultural extension services?

  Options:
  A) Preservation of traditional farming practices
  B) Enhanced knowledge and skills of farmers
  C) Increased crop diversity and yield
  D) Improved market access for agricultural products
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 260:

  The tree species commonly planted for pulp wood is

  Options:
  A) Gmelina
  B) Cassia
  C) Alibiza
  D) Tectona
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  The correct answer is A .