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 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 2:

  The following are necessary operations in maize cultivation except?

  Options:
  A) weeding
  B) thinning
  C) nursery practices
  D) fertilizer application
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3:

  The major reason which necessitates the expansion of agriculture is the increase in

  Options:
  A) rainfalls
  B) population
  C) manpower
  D) animal power
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4:

  Dura, Tenera and Pisifera are all cultivated varieties of

  Options:
  A) coconut
  B) oil palm
  C) rubber
  D) banana
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  What is the role of agricultural extension officers in relation to farmers?

  Options:
  A) To provide financial support to farmers
  B) To sell agricultural products to farmers
  C) To offer technical advice and assistance to farmers
  D) To regulate agricultural practices on farms
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6:

  Which of the following is not a part of the reproduction system of a hen?

  Options:
  A) Funnel
  B) isthmud
  C) ovary
  D) ureter
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 7:

  Which breed of sheep is commonly found in Nigeria and known for its meat production?

  Options:
  A) West African Dwarf
  B) Barbados Blackbelly
  C) Uda
  D) Dorper
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8:

  The introduction of proper planktons species into the pond is referred to as

  Options:
  A) fertilization
  B) innoculation
  C) stocking
  D) liming.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  Which of the following is a disadvantages of mass method

  Options:
  A) It is very expensive to operate
  B) It is not time consuming
  C) Larger audience can be reached
  D) Does not necessarily require the presence of an agent
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  Reduction of ten seedlings of maize to two per stand is referred to as

  Options:
  A) Thinning
  B) Spacing
  C) Weeding
  D) Pruning
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  The correct answer is A .