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 statements about agricultural development is true? It leads to I. increased processing of produce II. increased food production III. high productivity IV. increased agricultural labour force Options:
  A) I, II and III only
  B) I,II and IV only
  C) I,III and IV only
  D) II,III and IV only
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 22:

  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 23:

  What are the primary benefits of agricultural extension services?

  Options:
  A) Preservation of traditional farming practices
  B) Enhanced knowledge and skills of farmers
  C) Increased crop diversity and yield
  D) Improved market access for agricultural products
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 24:

  The Head of the tapeworm is known as the

  Options:
  A) sucker
  B) rostellum
  C) scolex
  D) hook
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 25:

  The most common factor affecting land use is

  Options:
  A) population pressure
  B) solar radiation
  C) climatic influence
  D) type of soil
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 26:

  Which of the following is an example of a farm implement used for soil preparation in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Seeder
  B) Sprayer
  C) Harvester
  D) Plow
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 27: The correct sequence of feed utilization in farm animals is Options:
  A) digestion-ingestion-absorption-assimilation
  B) ingestion-digestion-assimilation-absorption
  C) ingestion-digestion-assimilation
  D) digestion-assimilation-ingestion-absorption
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 28:

  Reduction of ten seedlings of maize to two per stand is referred to as

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

  

  Study the diagram above and answer the question.

  The farm tool associated with the diagram above is

  Options:
  A) Knife
  B) Secateurs
  C) Shears
  D) Cutlass
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 30:

  A farmer uses his agricultural loans for the following except

  Options:
  A) marketing his crops
  B) hiring machineries and tools
  C) purchasing drugs for livestock
  D) paying for seeds
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  The correct answer is A .