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 physical properties of soil include the following except

  Options:
  A) PH
  B) colour
  C) moisture content
  D) porosity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2:

  Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good pasture?

  Options:
  A) high quality grass
  B) provision of balance nutrients
  C) ability to withstand trampling
  D) high stem to leaf ratio
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

  Options:
  A) Moisture
  B) Site selection
  C) General survey
  D) Clearing and stumping of site
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  

  From the curve above, at what point is it advisable for the farmer to stop further addition of input?

  Options:
  A) I
  B) II
  C) III
  D) IV
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 5:

  Which of the following is an example of agricultural technology?

  Options:
  A) Crop rotation
  B) Irrigation
  C) Organic farming
  D) Composting
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  The pox disease in livestock are caused by

  Options:
  A) bacteria
  B) viruses
  C) protozoa
  D) fungi
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  What is the relationship between demand and supply in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Demand in agriculture is independent of supply
  B) Demand and supply in agriculture are interdependent
  C) Supply in agriculture is determined solely by demand
  D) Demand and supply in agriculture are unrelated
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  Fishing methods involves the use of the following different techniques or equipments except

  Options:
  A) Netting
  B) Trapping
  C) Hooks and Lines
  D) Poisoning
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9:

  The Mendelian law of segregation states that the characteristics which is hidden in an F1, reappears in F2 generation in a ratio

  Options:
  A) 1 : 2
  B) 2 : 2
  C) 1 : 3
  D) 3 : 2
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10: Which of the following statements about soil organisms is false? Options:
  A) soil pH will attack population of soil organisms
  B) population of soil living organisms is increased with increase in soil organic matter
  C) soil with good texture and structure cannot harbour soil microbes
  D) soil temperature affects the activities of soil organisms
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  The correct answer is C .