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: In animal production, newly-born rabbits are called Options:
  A) bunnies
  B) kids
  C) poults
  D) lambs
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 252:

  Which of the following is NOT a principle of agronomy?

  Options:
  A) Controlling pests and diseases
  B) Managing soil fertility
  C) Promoting biodiversity conservation
  D) Maximizing crop yield
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 253:

  ______ introduce new ideas of farming seen in other places to their dwelling.

  Options:
  A) Innovators
  B) Early adopters
  C) Late adopters
  D) Never adopters
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 254:

  Newcastle disease is viral diseases that affect which animals?

  Options:
  A) Poultry birds
  B) Cattle
  C) Goat
  D) Fish
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 255:

  Spermatozoa are produced in the

  Options:
  A) penis
  B) testicles
  C) prostate grand
  D) cowper's gland
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 256:

  The following are the features of subsistence agriculture except

  Options:
  A) subsistence agriculture is mostly practised by peasant farms
  B) It requires the use of family labour
  C) Pests and diseases are not really controlled
  D) It requires the use of both skilled and unskilled labour
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 257:

  An important farm machine used for coupling many implements is

  Options:
  A) disc harrow
  B) harvester
  C) tractor
  D) plough
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 258:

  What is the primary purpose of farmstead planning in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Maximizing crop yields
  B) Optimizing livestock management
  C) Efficient utilization of available space
  D) Ensuring efficient water usage
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 259:

  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 .
• Question 260: The instrument which enables a surveyor to find the direction of a base line is Options:
  A) abney level
  B) ranging pole
  C) plumb bob
  D) magnetic compass
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  The correct answer is D .