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 261:

  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 262:

  What are some advantages of agricultural extension?

  Options:
  A) All of the above
  B) Increased access to modern agricultural technologies
  C) Improved farm productivity and profitability
  D) Enhanced knowledge and skills of farmers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 263:

  Artificial scarcity of agricultural produce is often caused by the following marketing agents except

  Options:
  A) farmers
  B) wholesalers
  C) middlemen
  D) co-operatives
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 264:

  Which of the following sources of farm power is most versatile in West Africa?

  Options:
  A) Biogas
  B) animal
  C) wind
  D) water
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 265:

  Which of the following is an example of a farm implement used for soil preparation in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Seeder
  B) Sprayer
  C) Harvester
  D) Plow
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 266:

  The desktop computer used for data management in agri-business is

  Options:
  A) an analog computer
  B) a super computer
  C) a hybrid computer
  D) a mainframe computer
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 267: 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 .
• Question 268:

  Which of the following is not normally a pasture crop?

  Options:
  A) mucuna
  B) centrosema
  C) stylosanthes
  D) giant star grass
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 269:

  The feed that is regularly offered to or consumed by the animal is called

  Options:
  A) Ratio
  B) Ration
  C) Nutrient
  D) Content
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 270:

  The B-Horizon of soil profile is also called the

  Options:
  A) Top soil
  B) Sub-soil
  C) Parent materials
  D) Bedrock
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  The correct answer is B .