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:

  The storage facility that is not suitable for grains is the

  Options:
  A) silos
  B) rumbus
  C) barns
  D) sacs.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 262:

  What is the primary purpose of a pasture in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Grazing animals for forage
  B) Providing shade for livestock
  C) Growing cash crops
  D) Fostering wildlife habitat
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 263:

  The horizon of a soil profile which encourages the greatest level of microbial activity is

  Options:
  A) A - horizon
  B) B - horizon
  C) C - horizon
  D) D - horizon
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 264:

  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 265:

  The optimum temperature for storing yam tuber under cold storage is

  Options:
  A) 7°C
  B) 9°C
  C) 13°C
  D) 15°C
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 266:

  In encouraging farmers to produce more of a particular crop, the Nigerian government has helped farmers in marketing that crop through the establishment of

  Options:
  A) rural schools of agriculture
  B) markets for the sale of crops
  C) marketing boards
  D) rural extension offices
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 267:

  Rain water is made available to crops through

  Options:
  A) evaporation
  B) transpiration
  C) surface drainage
  D) root absorbtion
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 268:

  Which of the following is the correct order for land preparation?

  Options:
  A) land clearing → ploughing → harrowing → ridging
  B) land clearing → harrowing → ploughing → ridging
  C) land clearing → ploughing → ridging → harrowing
  D) land clearing → harrowing → ridging → ploughing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 269:

  A periodic maintenance activity carried out using a farm tractor is

  Options:
  A) checking of radiator water
  B) checking of tire pressure
  C) cleaning after use
  D) changing of engine oil
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 270:

  In surveying, the instrument used to measure horizontal, vertical angles and planes is the

  Options:
  A) gunters chain
  B) prismatic compass
  C) ranging poles
  D) theodolite.
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  The correct answer is D .