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 11:

  What is a potential disadvantage of mass media for farmers?

  Options:
  A) Lack of credibility in agricultural news
  B) Insufficient coverage of farming practices
  C) Limited access to information
  D) Increased cost of agricultural inputs
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 12:

  Which of the following farm practices is not mechanized?

  Options:
  A) planting
  B) fertilizer application
  C) bush clearing
  D) transplanting
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 13:

  Which of the following is the correct order for land preparation?

  Options:
  A) land clearing → ploughing → harrowing → ridging
  B) land clearing → harrowing → ploughing → ridging
  C) land clearing → ploughing → ridging → harrowing
  D) land clearing → harrowing → ridging → ploughing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 14:

  Which of the following is NOT a component of agronomy?

  Options:
  A) Pest management
  B) Crop production
  C) Soil management
  D) Animal husbandry
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 15:

  What is the role of agricultural extension officers in the field of agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Providing financial assistance to farmers
  B) Marketing agricultural products to consumers
  C) Conducting research on new farming techniques
  D) Delivering agricultural education and training to farmers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 16:

  What is the primary purpose of farmstead planning in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Maximizing crop yields
  B) Optimizing livestock management
  C) Efficient utilization of available space
  D) Ensuring efficient water usage
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 17:

  The following animals are polygastric animals except

  Options:
  A) Pigs
  B) Cattle
  C) Deer
  D) Sheep
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 18:

  A biotic factor influencing agricultural production is

  Options:
  A) rainfall
  B) predator
  C) soil structure
  D) wind
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 19:

  Records of money transactions in a farming business are termed

  Options:
  A) farm inputs
  B) farm accounts
  C) capital
  D) farm liabilities
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 20: An example of igneous rock is Options:
  A) marble
  B) basalt
  C) slate
  D) dolomite.
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  The correct answer is B .