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 81:

  Which of the following sources of farm power is most flexible and adaptable to farm operations?

  Options:
  A) animal power
  B) wind power
  C) human power
  D) solar power
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 82:

  In poultry nutrition, the minerals that prevent the laying of thin-shelled eggs are

  Options:
  A) calcium and phosphorus
  B) sodium and calcium
  C) phosphorus and sodium
  D) sulphur and phosphorus
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 83:

  What is the term used to describe the deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology techniques?

  Options:
  A) Mutation
  B) Cloning
  C) Genetic engineering
  D) Hybridization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 84:

  Which of the following is a primary function of the digestive system?

  Options:
  A) Regulation of body temperature
  B) Oxygen transport
  C) Production of hormones
  D) Absorption of nutrients
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 85:

  ______ introduce new ideas of farming seen in other places to their dwelling.

  Options:
  A) Innovators
  B) Early adopters
  C) Late adopters
  D) Never adopters
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 86:

  The act of giving birth in farm animals is called

  Options:
  A) brooding
  B) cloning
  C) parturtion
  D) gestation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 87:

  Which of the following is an example of a farm implement used for soil preparation in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Seeder
  B) Sprayer
  C) Harvester
  D) Plow
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 88:

  All are factors to consider when planning a farmstead except?

  Options:
  A) Accessibility
  B) Topography
  C) Soil type
  D) Irrigation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 89: 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 .
• Question 90:

  The most unreliable source of power on the farm is

  Options:
  A) heat engine
  B) wind
  C) electricity
  D) animal
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  The correct answer is B .