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:

  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 22:

  The main mode of infection of rinderpest disease in cattle is through

  Options:
  A) grazing
  B) drinking
  C) contact
  D) inhalation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 23:

  The average weather condition of a place, measured over a long period of time is called

  Options:
  A) climate
  B) wind
  C) rainfall
  D) temperature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24: The causative organism of Avian influenza is a Options:
  A) bacterium
  B) virus
  C) fungus
  D) protozoan.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 25:

  The most common soil mineral found in all crystalline rocks and a main constituent of granite and sandstone is

  Options:
  A) biotite
  B) quartz
  C) mica
  D) granite
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 26:

  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 27:

  Bulldozer is used for the following purpose except

  Options:
  A) bush clearing
  B) felling trees and stumps
  C) leveling the ground
  D) planting of trees
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 28:

  The removal of excess seedlings from a seedbed after the viable seeds have germinated is

  Options:
  A) Supplying
  B) Thinning
  C) Weeding
  D) Mulching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 29:

  Which of the following cereal crops most requires nursery practices?

  Options:
  A) Maize
  B) Rice
  C) Millet
  D) Guinea corn
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30:

  What is the importance of agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Agriculture has no significant impact on the economy or global trade
  B) Agriculture is essential for food production and food security
  C) Agriculture provides employment opportunities only in rural areas
  D) Agriculture is primarily focused on the production of cash crops for export
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  The correct answer is B .