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 481:

  The mating of a white fulani bull and an N'dama cow could be termed?

  Options:
  A) Inbreeding
  B) Line breeding
  C) Outbreeding
  D) Cross breeding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 482:

  Which of the following is NOT a component of agronomy?

  Options:
  A) Pest management
  B) Crop production
  C) Soil management
  D) Animal husbandry
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 483:

  In order to eliminate food shortage, farm as should

  Options:
  A) cultivate more varieties of crops
  B) practise land tenure by inheritance
  C) shift from crop to animal production
  D) construct farm buildings
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 484:

  If 100 pieces of pests is attacking an hectare of cocoa farm and 25% suddenly died while 40% of the remnant is sent for medical examination. What is the number of pest remaining?

  Options:
  A) 45
  B) 50
  C) 25
  D) 75
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 485:

  __________ is a pictorial presentation meant to educate or inform the literate audience

  Options:
  A) Bulletin
  B) Paper
  C) News
  D) Poster
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 486:

  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 487:

  The primary role of agriculture is the provision of

  Options:
  A) foreign exchange earnings
  B) raw materials for industries
  C) food for man and his animals
  D) employment and income for farmers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 488:

  Which one of these is not part of a disc plough?

  Options:
  A) Planter
  B) Furrow wheel
  C) Coulter
  D) Disc scraper
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 489:

  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 490:

  What are some advantages of agricultural extension?

  Options:
  A) All of the above
  B) Increased access to modern agricultural technologies
  C) Improved farm productivity and profitability
  D) Enhanced knowledge and skills of farmers
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  The correct answer is A .