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 301:

  Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

  Options:
  A) command centers
  B) bridge
  C) extension
  D) gap
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 302:

  If 100 pieces of pests is attacking an hectare of cocoa farm and 25% suddenly died while 40% of the remnant is sent for medical examination. What is the number of pest remaining?

  Options:
  A) 45
  B) 50
  C) 25
  D) 75
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 303:

  The type of soil with a particle size of 0.02 to 0.002mm is

  Options:
  A) clay
  B) slit
  C) fine sand
  D) coarse sand
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 304:

  A variety of oil palm is

  Options:
  A) Amelonado
  B) Acuminata
  C) Tenera
  D) Trinitario
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 305:

  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 .
• Question 306:

  Which of the following is an important aspect of livestock management in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Irrigation scheduling
  B) Fertilizer application rates
  C) Animal health and welfare
  D) Crop rotation techniques
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 307:

  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 308:

  What does the scale of preference represent in agricultural decision-making?

  Options:
  A) The ranking of available choices based on personal preference
  B) The availability of resources for agricultural production
  C) The total cost of implementing different agricultural practices
  D) The market demand for agricultural products
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 309:

  A periodic maintenance activity carried out using a farm tractor is

  Options:
  A) checking of radiator water
  B) checking of tire pressure
  C) cleaning after use
  D) changing of engine oil
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 310: Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of cattle in West Africa? Options:
  A) pastures
  B) light
  C) diseases
  D) rainfall
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  The correct answer is B .