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 271:

  Animal which chew the cud are

  Options:
  A) amphibians
  B) aves
  C) ruminants
  D) reptiles
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 272:

  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 273:

  

  Use the diagram below to this answer this question.

  This type of root is associated with

  Options:
  A) nitrogen fixation
  B) photosynthesis
  C) storage of organic acids
  D) storage of minerals
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 274:

  A castrated cockerel is called?

  Options:
  A) Boiler
  B) Pullet
  C) Capon
  D) Hen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 275:

  One of the symptoms of vitamin deficiency diseases in livestock includes except

  Options:
  A) Improved fertility
  B) Loss of appetite
  C) Scurvy
  D) Rickets
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 276:

  __________ is a pictorial presentation meant to educate or inform the literate audience

  Options:
  A) Bulletin
  B) Paper
  C) News
  D) Poster
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 277:

  If 100 pieces of pests is attacking an hectare of cocoa farm and 25% suddenly died while 40% of the remnant is sent for medical examination. What is the number of pest remaining?

  Options:
  A) 45
  B) 50
  C) 25
  D) 75
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 278:

  Increase in farm produce is not usually improved by the

  Options:
  A) use of improved crop varieties
  B) Increased use of manure and fertilizer
  C) Improved sales of crop and livestock
  D) Use of better farm equipment and tools
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 279:

  Andropogon gayanus is commonly called

  Options:
  A) guinea grass
  B) elephant grass
  C) gamba grass
  D) spear grass
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 280:

  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 .