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 291: Agriculture contributes to the economy of West African Countries through the following means except Options:
  A) reduction of poverty through job creation
  B) supply of armaments for territorial defence
  C) provision of foreign exchange
  D) supply of raw materials to industries
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 292:

  Which of the following required daily checking in a tractor?

  Options:
  A) spark plug
  B) Engine oil
  C) Air cleaner
  D) Battery
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 293:

  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 294:

  Which of the following is a powerful and expensive multipurpose motor vehicle used for lifting or pulling farm implements?

  Options:
  A) Bulldozer
  B) Tractor
  C) Sheller
  D) Incubator
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 295:

  The main objectives of agriculture is

  Options:
  A) income generation
  B) provision of employment
  C) food production
  D) provision of shelter
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 296:

  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 297:

  The optimum temperature for storing yam tuber under cold storage is

  Options:
  A) 7°C
  B) 9°C
  C) 13°C
  D) 15°C
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 298: The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the Options:
  A) topography of the forest land
  B) presence of tsetseflies
  C) high amount of rainfall
  D) culture of the people
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 299: Pineapple is widely propagated using Options:
  A) seeds
  B) suckers
  C) slips
  D) cuttings
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 300:

  To which of the following crops does the term 'ginning' apply?

  Options:
  A) kenaf
  B) cocoa
  C) groundnut
  D) cotton
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  The correct answer is D .