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 371:

  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 372:

  Which of the following is not a component of an incubator ?

  Options:
  A) electric heater
  B) temperature
  C) thermostat
  D) Insulator
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 373:

  The incubation period for turkey is

  Options:
  A) 15 days
  B) 21 days
  C) 27 days
  D) 32 days
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 374:

  The pox disease in livestock are caused by

  Options:
  A) bacteria
  B) viruses
  C) protozoa
  D) fungi
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 375:

  Layer's ration contains more limestone than grower's ration because limestone

  Options:
  A) is difficult for the growers to digest
  B) stimulates layer's appetite
  C) reduces the acidity in the gut if growers
  D) supplies sufficient minerals to layers for shell formation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 376:

  What is the primary focus of animal husbandry in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Veterinary care for domestic pets
  B) Protection of wildlife habitats
  C) Breeding and management of farm animals
  D) Crop cultivation for livestock feed
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 377:

  ____________ is said to occur when a ration does not provide all the food nutrients in adequate quantities needed by animal.

  Options:
  A) Malnutrient
  B) Malnutritional
  C) Malnourish
  D) Malnutrition
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 378:

  Which of the following routine maintenance in a tractor is necessary on daily basis?

  Options:
  A) Draining of the gear box oil.
  B) Removing and cleaning of engines air filter
  C) Replacing of the fuel filter element.
  D) Checking of the oil level in the engine.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 379:

  In surveying, the instrument used to measure horizontal, vertical angles and planes is the

  Options:
  A) gunters chain
  B) prismatic compass
  C) ranging poles
  D) theodolite.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 380:

  Which of the following is not correct about Stylosanthers gracilis?

  Options:
  A) It is an animal legume
  B) It is propagated by seeds
  C) It is drought resistant
  D) It produces nodules
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  The correct answer is A .