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 41:

  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 42:

  

  Study the diagram above and answer the question.

  The crop associated with the diagram above is?

  Options:
  A) Theobroma cacao
  B) Zingiber officinale
  C) Hevea brasiliensis
  D) Gossypium hirsutum
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 43:

  Which of the following nutrient element is not a micro-nutrient

  Options:
  A) Calcium
  B) Iron
  C) Manganese
  D) Boron
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 44:

  All but one are related to surface irrigation?

  Options:
  A) Mole drainage
  B) Natural flooding
  C) Sprinkler irrigation
  D) Check flooding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 45:

  Gestation period is defined as the time

  Options:
  A) of fusion of the sperm and the egg
  B) between conception and parturition
  C) of release of ovum from the ovary
  D) of the birth of the young animal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 46: The anti-sterility vitamin in livestocks nutrition is Options:
  A) vitamin K
  B) vitamin E
  C) vitamin C
  D) vitamin B.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 47: A sow that is not producing milk after farrowing should be given Options:
  A) oxytocin
  B) antibiotic
  C) anthelmintric drug
  D) sulphaquinoxaline
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 48:

  What is the primary goal of genetic engineering in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Creating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with desirable traits
  B) Preserving traditional farming practices and crop varieties
  C) Eliminating the use of pesticides and fertilizers in farming
  D) Enhancing crop yields through traditional breeding methods
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 49:

  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 50:

  A soil with the PH range of 6.1 to 6.9 can be described as

  Options:
  A) alkaline
  B) very acidic
  C) slightly alkaline
  D) slightly acidic
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  The correct answer is D .