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 361:

  Which of the followings is not an advantage of Introduction

  Options:
  A) It enhances greater productivity
  B) It leads to the absence of pests and diseases
  C) It may not perform maximally
  D) Breeds may perform better in terms of quality and quantity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 362:

  _________ is the artificial watering of farmland

  Options:
  A) Application
  B) Supplying
  C) Manuring
  D) Irrigation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 363:

  _________ is the sowing of seed by drilling with stick or knife, followed by dropping seeds and covering them

  Options:
  A) Broadcasting
  B) Dibbling
  C) Dribbling
  D) Drilling
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 364:

  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 365:

  What is the primary purpose of mixed cropping in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Maximizing the yield of a single crop
  B) Simplifying farm management practices
  C) Enhancing soil fertility through crop rotation
  D) Reducing the risk of crop failure
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 366:

  Which of the following surveying equipment is used for measuring angles during farm surveying?

  Options:
  A) Theodolite
  B) Measuring tape
  C) Gunter's chain
  D) Abney level
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 367:

  Which breed of sheep is commonly found in Nigeria and known for its meat production?

  Options:
  A) West African Dwarf
  B) Barbados Blackbelly
  C) Uda
  D) Dorper
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 368:

  If a crop requires 1.5kg phosphorus per hectare, how many kg of manure will be required per hectare if 1kg manure contains 0.32kg of phosphorus

  Options:
  A) 2.47kg
  B) 4.69kg
  C) 7.35kg
  D) 12.3kg
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 369:

  The following problems are encountered by an agricultural extension agent except

  Options:
  A) Language barriers
  B) Uncoordinated efforts by government agencies
  C) High level of literacy among farmers
  D) High level of illiteracy among farmers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 370:

  The following problems are usually associated with subsistence agriculture except

  Options:
  A) Family labour supply is unreliable
  B) Simple tools are used
  C) It requires a large area of land
  D) No surplus for sale
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  The correct answer is C .