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 191:

  The factor of production whose reward is profit is

  Options:
  A) land
  B) labour
  C) capital
  D) entrepreneurship
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 192:

  The natural resource utilized for production is

  Options:
  A) capital
  B) management
  C) labour
  D) land
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 193: Which of the following statements is correct about micro-nutrients? They Options:
  A) promote formation of only root nodules
  B) are required by plants in very small quantities
  C) are fixed into the soil through microbial activity
  D) increase crop tolerance to pest attack
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 194: 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 .
• Question 195:

  Television, radio, posters, bulletin are ____ method of extension

  Options:
  A) group
  B) single
  C) mass media
  D) individual
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 196:

  What is the primary goal of genetic engineering in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Creating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with desirable traits
  B) Preserving traditional farming practices and crop varieties
  C) Eliminating the use of pesticides and fertilizers in farming
  D) Enhancing crop yields through traditional breeding methods
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 197:

  Which of the following equipment is a farm implement?

  Options:
  A) dryer
  B) sheller
  C) mower
  D) mistblower
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 198:

  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 199:

  The hormone responsible for milk let down in female farm animals is

  Options:
  A) testosterone
  B) FSH
  C) Oxytosin
  D) androgen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 200:

  The primary role of agriculture is the provision of

  Options:
  A) foreign exchange earnings
  B) raw materials for industries
  C) food for man and his animals
  D) employment and income for farmers
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  The correct answer is C .