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 71:

  The type of labour available to peasant farmers is

  Options:
  A) family labour
  B) paid labour
  C) skilled labour
  D) migrant labour
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 72:

  Ginger is propagated by

  Options:
  A) suckers
  B) rhizomes
  C) seeds
  D) tuber
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 73:

  Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an agricultural ecosystem?

  Options:
  A) Rainfall
  B) Soil pH
  C) Temperature
  D) Crop pests
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 74:

  Water yam is also known as

  Options:
  A) Dioscorea alata
  B) Dioscorea cayenesis
  C) Dioscorea rotundata
  D) Dioscorea bulbifera
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75:

  Which of the following is NOT an agent of pollination in plants?

  Options:
  A) Bees
  B) Wind
  C) Water
  D) Fungi
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 76:

  One of the followings is not a type of pond

  Options:
  A) Metallic pond
  B) Earthen pond
  C) Concrete pond
  D) Plastic pond
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 77: 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 .
• Question 78:

  Which of the following is not the role of government in agricultural production?

  Options:
  A) provision of loans and credits
  B) building of storage facilities
  C) establishment of efficient marketing outlets
  D) provision of labour
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 79:

  The N'dama breed of cattle is primarily raised for

  Options:
  A) Fiber production
  B) Meat production
  C) Milk production
  D) Draft power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 80:

  Ginning is a method of processing

  Options:
  A) cocoa
  B) cotton
  C) oil palm
  D) palm kernel oil
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  The correct answer is B .