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 31:

  Which of the following is not a problem of forest management?

  Options:
  A) absence of adequate information on the ecosystem
  B) inadequate support from government for the development of forest resources
  C) planting different varieties of timber
  D) indiscriminate destruction of forest resources by bush fire
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 32:

  The classification of soils into sand, loam, and clay is largely determined by the percentage of

  Options:
  A) mineral matter
  B) organic matter
  C) soil water
  D) soil air
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 33:

  The wear and tear of farm structures over time is described as

  Options:
  A) appreciation
  B) depreciation
  C) capitalization
  D) salvage value
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 34:

  Which of the following rocks is formed from shale?

  Options:
  A) marble
  B) slate
  C) quartzite
  D) limestone
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 35:

  What is agronomy?

  Options:
  A) The study of crop production and soil management
  B) The study of animal breeding and genetics
  C) The study of agricultural machinery and equipment
  D) The study of plant diseases and pest control
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 36:

  

  Use the following diagram below to answer this question.

  During which of the following plant propagation methods is the tool represented used?

  Options:
  A) Seed planting
  B) Seedling transplant
  C) Budding
  D) Layering
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 37: Corms, rhizomes and tubers are examples of Options:
  A) underground stems
  B) underground roots
  C) modified leaves
  D) earial stems
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 38:

  Which of the following is not a sign of animal approaching parturition?

  Options:
  A) soft, pliable and swollen vulva
  B) relaxed cervix
  C) full mammary gland
  D) drop in milk productio
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 39:

  Which of the following groups of crops requires a nursery?

  Options:
  A) cotton,sorghum and tomato
  B) oil palm, cocoa and tomato
  C) cocoa, maize and rice
  D) banana, coffee and tomato
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 40: The main objectives of establishing forest in the arid regions is to Options:
  A) check desert enroachment
  B) provide firewood for cooking
  C) provide bush meat
  D) improve the beauty of the environment
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  The correct answer is A .