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:

  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 2:

  The length of oestrus cycle (in days) in goat is

  Options:
  A) 16 - 17
  B) 18 - 21
  C) 19 - 20
  D) 20 - 22
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3:

  Rural farmers mostly obtain loans from

  Options:
  A) Government
  B) International Monetary Fund
  C) Merchant Banks
  D) Money Lenders
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  A person who is involved in the dissemination of new ideas and techniques from the research institutes to the farmers is called

  Options:
  A) Biological Extension Officer
  B) Geographical Extension Officer
  C) Agent
  D) Agricultural Extension Officer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 5:

  In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

  Options:
  A) Pollution
  B) Hook and line
  C) Fish trap
  D) Cast net
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  What is the primary focus of animal husbandry in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Veterinary care for domestic pets
  B) Protection of wildlife habitats
  C) Breeding and management of farm animals
  D) Crop cultivation for livestock feed
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  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 8: A sow that is not producing milk after farrowing should be given Options:
  A) oxytocin
  B) antibiotic
  C) anthelmintric drug
  D) sulphaquinoxaline
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9:

  The average weather condition of a place, measured over a long period of time is called

  Options:
  A) climate
  B) wind
  C) rainfall
  D) temperature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  Which of the following combinations of farm inputs enhances the healthy growth of crops?

  Options:
  A) Tractor and cash
  B) Irrigation and fertilizer
  C) Work bull and implement
  D) Cutlass and sacks
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  The correct answer is B .