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 411:

  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 412:

  Which of the following is not a source of farm power?

  Options:
  A) wind
  B) Bull
  C) Tractor
  D) Plough
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 413:

  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 414:

  The type of soil formed is affected by the following factors except

  Options:
  A) Climate
  B) Vegetation
  C) Topography
  D) Farming systems
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 415:

  Given a normal situation, what effect will an increase in the supply of cowpea have on its market price? The price

  Options:
  A) increases
  B) decreases
  C) is unaffected
  D) is unpredictable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 416:

  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 417: An advantage of weeds is that they are used to Options:
  A) control insect pest
  B) check grazing by animals
  C) check erosion
  D) control diseases.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 418:

  Which of the following is an example of agricultural technology?

  Options:
  A) Crop rotation
  B) Irrigation
  C) Organic farming
  D) Composting
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 419:

  Miracidium is one of the stages in the life cycle of

  Options:
  A) roundworm
  B) liver fluke
  C) tapeworm
  D) tick
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 420: Tomatoes are staked in order to Options:
  A) accelerate their growth
  B) induce flowering
  C) accelerate fruit ripening
  D) prevent rotting of fruits
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  The correct answer is D .