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 1:

  The following are categories of farmers based on adoption of innovation except

  Options:
  A) Innovators
  B) Early adopters
  C) Late adopters
  D) Never innovators
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2:

  The characteristic symptoms of mosaic disease of crops is usually observed on

  Options:
  A) roots
  B) leaves
  C) stems
  D) fruits
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3:

  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 4:

  What is soil conservation, and why is it important in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Soil conservation involves the removal of topsoil for agricultural purposes
  B) Soil conservation refers to the preservation and sustainable management of soil resources
  C) Soil conservation aims to maximize crop yields through intensive farming practices
  D) Soil conservation focuses on increasing soil fertility through the use of chemical fertilizers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  Which of the following is an example of a monogastric animal?

  Options:
  A) Goat
  B) Cow
  C) Chicken
  D) Sheep
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6:

  What is the primary goal of agricultural extension services in the field of agricultural economics?

  Options:
  A) Promoting sustainable farming practices
  B) Maximizing crop yields
  C) Enhancing market access for farmers
  D) Increasing farm profits
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  The practice of bee farming is called

  Options:
  A) Apiculture
  B) Heliculture
  C) Forestry
  D) Agronomy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8:

  The principles of agricultural extension includes the following except

  Options:
  A) Gain confidence of your audience
  B) Programmes must undergo continuous evaluation
  C) Programmes should be flexible
  D) Reduce the confidence of your audience
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9:

  

  Use the diagram below to this answer this question.

  This type of root is associated with

  Options:
  A) nitrogen fixation
  B) photosynthesis
  C) storage of organic acids
  D) storage of minerals
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  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 .