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:

  The natural resource utilized for production is

  Options:
  A) capital
  B) management
  C) labour
  D) land
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 32:

  The Balami is a breed of

  Options:
  A) Pig
  B) Sheep
  C) Goat
  D) Cattle
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 33:

  Television, radio, posters, bulletin are ____ method of extension

  Options:
  A) group
  B) single
  C) mass media
  D) individual
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 34:

  What is the primary goal of agricultural extension services in the field of agricultural economics?

  Options:
  A) Promoting sustainable farming practices
  B) Maximizing crop yields
  C) Enhancing market access for farmers
  D) Increasing farm profits
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 35:

  Artificial scarcity of agricultural produce is often caused by the following marketing agents except

  Options:
  A) farmers
  B) wholesalers
  C) middlemen
  D) co-operatives
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 36:

  Which of the following is not a branch of agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Forestry
  B) Fishery
  C) Kidding
  D) Agricultural economics
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 37:

  Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of agricultural extension?

  Options:
  A) Lack of access to extension services in remote areas
  B) Increased farmer knowledge and skills
  C) Strengthened farmer-government relationships
  D) Enhanced adoption of improved farming practices
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 38:

  The most effective method of controlling or preventing viral diseases in plants is by

  Options:
  A) practising crop rotation
  B) spraying crops regularly
  C) planting resistant varieties
  D) burning affected crops
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 39:

  The vertical section of the soil showing series of horizontal layers of different types of soil is called

  Options:
  A) Soil texture
  B) Soil layers
  C) Soil profile
  D) Soil type
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 40:

  The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

  Options:
  A) Moisture
  B) Site selection
  C) General survey
  D) Clearing and stumping of site
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  The correct answer is A .