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:

  Which of the following is not correct about Stylosanthers gracilis?

  Options:
  A) It is an animal legume
  B) It is propagated by seeds
  C) It is drought resistant
  D) It produces nodules
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 72:

  One of the limitation of mechanization of farms is

  Options:
  A) reduction in the cost of production
  B) exposure of soil to the effects of climate
  C) increase in yield of crops
  D) reduction of farm labour
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 73: The type of energy obtain from the sun is Options:
  A) hydro energy
  B) solar energy
  C) thermal energy
  D) wind energy.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 74:

  What is the primary purpose of a pasture in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Grazing animals for forage
  B) Providing shade for livestock
  C) Growing cash crops
  D) Fostering wildlife habitat
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75:

  Capital in agriculture includes the following item except

  Options:
  A) tree crops
  B) livestock
  C) labour
  D) machinery
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 76: The following are advantages of sub-surface irrigation except that Options:
  A) it is suitable for soils with low water holding capacity
  B) it can be used only for specific types of crops
  C) the rate of evaporation is greatly reduced
  D) it reduces the incidence of pests
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 77:

  ___________ is the process which assist farmers through educational procedures in improving farming methods

  Options:
  A) Agricultural intension
  B) Agricultural extension
  C) Agricultural education
  D) Agricultural technology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 78:

  The best control ensure for rinderpest disease in cattle is

  Options:
  A) sanitation
  B) vaccination
  C) use of antibiotics
  D) eradication of infected stock
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 79: The process of grafting in crop production involves Options:
  A) the fusion of gametes of two crops
  B) indicating rooting from stems
  C) the trandfer of a bud from one crop to another
  D) the joining of two parts from related crops
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 80: Which of the following statement is a disadvantage of human power? it Options:
  A) controls other sources of farm power
  B) brings about least damage
  C) is easily available and controlled
  D) has low output
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  The correct answer is D .