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 161:

  _______ refers to the appearance of a seedling above soil level.

  Options:
  A) Emergence
  B) Epicot
  C) Imergence
  D) Emergency
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 162:

  Which of the following groups of animals is usually kept in game reserves?

  Options:
  A) cattle, sheep and goats
  B) camels, donkeys and horses
  C) chicken, duck and turkeys
  D) lions, elephants and donkeys
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 163:

  What are the primary benefits of agricultural extension services?

  Options:
  A) Preservation of traditional farming practices
  B) Enhanced knowledge and skills of farmers
  C) Increased crop diversity and yield
  D) Improved market access for agricultural products
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 164:

  The following problems are usually associated with subsistence agriculture except

  Options:
  A) Family labour supply is unreliable
  B) Simple tools are used
  C) It requires a large area of land
  D) No surplus for sale
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 165:

  Daily management routines in poultry include the following except

  Options:
  A) egg collection
  B) debeaking
  C) water and feed provision
  D) health care
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 166:

  The act of giving birth in farm animals is called

  Options:
  A) brooding
  B) cloning
  C) parturtion
  D) gestation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 167:

  What are the main components of soil?

  Options:
  A) Water, nutrients, and microorganisms
  B) Organic matter, minerals, and air
  C) Sand, silt, and clay
  D) All of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 168:

  Which of the following is NOT a principle of agronomy?

  Options:
  A) Controlling pests and diseases
  B) Managing soil fertility
  C) Promoting biodiversity conservation
  D) Maximizing crop yield
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 169:

  The method of irrigation suitable for use on a steep slope is

  Options:
  A) sprinkler irrigation
  B) flood
  C) furrow irrigation
  D) shadoof
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 170:

  

  Use the following diagram below to answer this question.

  During which of the following plant propagation methods is the tool represented used?

  Options:
  A) Seed planting
  B) Seedling transplant
  C) Budding
  D) Layering
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  The correct answer is C .