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:

  What is the process of removing the horns of cattle called?

  Options:
  A) Mating
  B) Dipping
  C) Dehorning
  D) Castration
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 42:

  The incubation period for turkey is

  Options:
  A) 15 days
  B) 21 days
  C) 27 days
  D) 32 days
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 43:

  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 44:

  What is a soil profile, and what information does it provide in agricultural practices?

  Options:
  A) A soil profile is an analysis of soil microorganisms and their activities
  B) A soil profile is an assessment of soil compaction and drainage
  C) A soil profile is a vertical section of the soil that reveals its layers or horizons
  D) A soil profile is a measurement of soil pH and nutrient levels
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 45:

  A crop not requiring more than 750mm annual rainfall is most suitable for cultivation in

  Options:
  A) Rain forest
  B) Sahel savanna
  C) Sudan savanna
  D) Guinea savanna
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 46: Jute and kenaf thrive well in a soil that is Options:
  A) clayey
  B) sandy loam
  C) clayey loam
  D) humus.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 47:

  Climatic factors which affects organisms include the following except

  Options:
  A) Air
  B) Sunlight
  C) Rain
  D) Rocks
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 48: If T represents the gene for tallness while t represents dwarfness. The genotypic ratio of the second filial generation will be Options:
  A) 3:1
  B) 1:2:1
  C) 2:2
  D) 4:0
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 49:

  The following conditions are necessary for germination except

  Options:
  A) adequate moisture
  B) viable seed
  C) zero temperature
  D) optimum temperature
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 50:

  Agricultural uses of land include

  Options:
  A) silviculture
  B) mining
  C) housing
  D) transportation
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  The correct answer is A .