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 201:

  Which of the following is not a breed of cattle?

  Options:
  A) ndama
  B) sokoto gudali
  C) white fulani
  D) sokoto red
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 202:

  Cultural practices can be classified into the following except

  Options:
  A) pre-planting operations
  B) planting operations
  C) post-planting operations
  D) in-planting operations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 203:

  When a cockerel is castrated, it becomes a

  Options:
  A) broiler
  B) cock
  C) layer
  D) capon
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 204:

  The problems associated with land tenure through inheritance include the following except

  Options:
  A) small land holdings for family members
  B) hatred among family members arising from land sharing
  C) right of individuals to free use and control of inherited land
  D) difficulty to sell part of inherited land
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 205:

  What is the primary goal of agricultural extension services in the field of agricultural economics?

  Options:
  A) Promoting sustainable farming practices
  B) Maximizing crop yields
  C) Enhancing market access for farmers
  D) Increasing farm profits
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 206:

  If 100 pieces of pests is attacking an hectare of cocoa farm and 25% suddenly died while 40% of the remnant is sent for medical examination. What is the number of pest remaining?

  Options:
  A) 45
  B) 50
  C) 25
  D) 75
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 207:

  _________ is concerned with the study of the inter-relationships between groups of organisms living together in an area

  Options:
  A) Autecology
  B) Synecology
  C) Ecosystem
  D) Ecology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 208:

  Which of the followings is not an abiotic components of an ecosystem?

  Options:
  A) Temperature
  B) Oxygen
  C) Topography
  D) Micro-organisms
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 209:

  Soil texture can be refered to as

  Options:
  A) distribution of soil particles in a given sample
  B) movement of water through the soil
  C) Distribution of the different sizes of soil particles
  D) The degree of soil aeration
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 210:

  Miracidium is one of the stages in the life cycle of

  Options:
  A) roundworm
  B) liver fluke
  C) tapeworm
  D) tick
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  The correct answer is D .