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 21:

  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 22:

  Birds temporarily store their food in the

  Options:
  A) crop
  B) gizzard
  C) proventriculus
  D) duodenum
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 23:

  Heavy infestation of liver fluke causes poor absorption of fats in livestock by

  Options:
  A) blocking bile ducts thus preventing flow of bile
  B) destroying fat-digesting enzymes
  C) reducing ingestion of fats
  D) inhibiting the action of digestive enzymes
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 24:

  The following conditions are necessary for germination except

  Options:
  A) adequate moisture
  B) viable seed
  C) zero temperature
  D) optimum temperature
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 25:

  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 26:

  Oil palm trees do well in soils with pH level of

  Options:
  A) 2.5 - 3.5
  B) 3.5 - 4.5
  C) 5.5 - 6.5
  D) 6.5 - 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 27:

  Which of the following is a form of land ownership in which an individual holds complete ownership and control over a piece of land?

  Options:
  A) Tenancy
  B) Freehold
  C) Leasehold
  D) Commonhold
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 28:

  The data for feed consumption and weighing gain of four farm animals labelled P, Q, R and S are shown below.

  P -50kg feed consumed and 20kg weight gained Q -90kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained R -100kg feed consumed and 25kg weight gained S - 150kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.

  Which of the following must efficient feed converter?

  Options:
  A) P
  B) Q
  C) R
  D) S
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 29:

  The Balami is a breed of

  Options:
  A) Pig
  B) Sheep
  C) Goat
  D) Cattle
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30:

  The factor of production whose reward is profit is

  Options:
  A) land
  B) labour
  C) capital
  D) entrepreneurship
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  The correct answer is D .