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 incubation period for turkey is

  Options:
  A) 15 days
  B) 21 days
  C) 27 days
  D) 32 days
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2: Crop rotation decreases the incidence of pests by Options:
  A) breaking life cycles of pests
  B) attracting pest predators
  C) sterilizing the soil
  D) maintaining soil fertility
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  The followings are functions of a sprayer except

  Options:
  A) It can be used to control the growth of weeds
  B) It can be used to control the effects of pest.
  C) It can be used to plant seeds
  D) It can be used to spray disinfectant.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  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 .
• Question 5:

  What is crop science?

  Options:
  A) The study of agricultural machinery and equipment
  B) The study of weather patterns and their impact on crop growth
  C) The study of soil fertility and nutrient management
  D) The study of plant genetics and breeding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 6:

  Which of the following is an example of a pasture commonly used in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Corn plantation
  B) Orange orchard
  C) Cattle pasture
  D) Wheat field
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  The following problems are encountered by an agricultural extension agent except

  Options:
  A) Language barriers
  B) Uncoordinated efforts by government agencies
  C) High level of literacy among farmers
  D) High level of illiteracy among farmers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  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 9:

  The feed that is regularly offered to or consumed by the animal is called

  Options:
  A) Ratio
  B) Ration
  C) Nutrient
  D) Content
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10:

  The quantity of rice that a consumer is willing and able to buy during a given period is simply the consumer's

  Options:
  A) demand for rice
  B) elastic limit
  C) supply of rice
  D) preference for rice
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  The correct answer is A .