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:

  Which of the following is a friend of farmer

  Options:
  A) earthworm
  B) aphid
  C) grasshopper
  D) termite
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 22:

  The act of giving birth in farm animals is called

  Options:
  A) brooding
  B) cloning
  C) parturtion
  D) gestation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 23:

  Television, radio, posters, bulletin are ____ method of extension

  Options:
  A) group
  B) single
  C) mass media
  D) individual
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 24:

  Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good pasture?

  Options:
  A) high quality grass
  B) provision of balance nutrients
  C) ability to withstand trampling
  D) high stem to leaf ratio
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 25:

  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 26:

  One of the followings is not a basic consideration in planting operations

  Options:
  A) Planting space
  B) Planting time
  C) Planting depth
  D) Planting weed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 27:

  The following processes in crops are sensitive to daylength except

  Options:
  A) fruiting
  B) growth
  C) flowering
  D) branching
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 28: Which of the following factors are causes of deforestation in West Africa? I. expansion of cultivated land II. high population growth rate III. conservation of wildlife in game reserves IV. urban growth Options:
  A) I,II and III only
  B) II,III and IV only
  C) I,II and IV only
  D) I,II,III and IV
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 29:

  Farm animals can be classified into three main categories based on their primary purpose. Which of the following is NOT one of those categories?

  Options:
  A) Poultry
  B) Aquatic animals
  C) Companion animals
  D) Livestock animals
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30:

  The most appropriate farm machinery for breaking soil is the

  Options:
  A) harrow
  B) plough
  C) ridger
  D) tractor
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  The correct answer is B .