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:

  A person who is involved in the dissemination of new ideas and techniques from the research institutes to the farmers is called

  Options:
  A) Biological Extension Officer
  B) Geographical Extension Officer
  C) Agent
  D) Agricultural Extension Officer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 262:

  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 263:

  Phalaris minor is a crop associated wood with crop

  Options:
  A) Wheat
  B) Maize
  C) Rice
  D) Cotton
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 264: A regulatory control of diseases in crop production is Options:
  A) rouging
  B) quarantine
  C) crop rotation
  D) soil tillage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 265:

  Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of agricultural extension?

  Options:
  A) Lack of access to extension services in remote areas
  B) Increased farmer knowledge and skills
  C) Strengthened farmer-government relationships
  D) Enhanced adoption of improved farming practices
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 266:

  What is the primary purpose of farm surveying in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Mapping land boundaries
  B) Determining soil fertility
  C) Assessing crop yield
  D) Identifying pest infestations
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 267:

  Fertilizer application in maize should be completed before

  Options:
  A) Tasseling
  B) Silking
  C) Riponing
  D) Knee high stage
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 268:

  What is the primary goal of genetic engineering in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Creating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with desirable traits
  B) Preserving traditional farming practices and crop varieties
  C) Eliminating the use of pesticides and fertilizers in farming
  D) Enhancing crop yields through traditional breeding methods
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 269: Sexual maturity in farm animal is not influenced by their Options:
  A) breed
  B) sex
  C) nutrition
  D) weaning age
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 270:

  In which of the soil layer does most biological activity occur?

  Options:
  A) B - horizon
  B) C - horizon
  C) D - horizon
  D) A - horizon
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  The correct answer is D .