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 211:

  Which of the following is not a role of science and technology in agricultural development in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Production of chemical fertilizers
  B) Pest and diseases control
  C) Harvesting, processing and packaging
  D) Poor transportation network
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 212:

  Which of the following nutrient element is not a micro-nutrient

  Options:
  A) Calcium
  B) Iron
  C) Manganese
  D) Boron
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 213:

  What is the primary purpose of farm surveying in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Mapping land boundaries
  B) Determining soil fertility
  C) Assessing crop yield
  D) Identifying pest infestations
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 214:

  Animal which chew the cud are

  Options:
  A) amphibians
  B) aves
  C) ruminants
  D) reptiles
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 215:

  What is the importance of agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Agriculture has no significant impact on the economy or global trade
  B) Agriculture is essential for food production and food security
  C) Agriculture provides employment opportunities only in rural areas
  D) Agriculture is primarily focused on the production of cash crops for export
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 216:

  One major difference between disc plough and disc harrow is

  Options:
  A) Disc plough is used to create wider ridges on the field than disc Harrow
  B) A disc plough can have up to 54 discs on it at once whereas a disc harrow can have up to 6 disc
  C) Disc plough is used to tilled the disc harrowed land
  D) The disc part of plough is notched while that of harrow is round
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 217:

  Which of the following is not an example of edaphic factors?

  Options:
  A) rocks
  B) soil
  C) topography
  D) storm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 218:

  Which of the following are branches of agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Economics and Mathematics
  B) Agronomy and Horticulture
  C) Biology and Chemistry
  D) Botany and Zoology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 219:

  Dura, Tenera and Pisifera are all cultivated varieties of

  Options:
  A) coconut
  B) oil palm
  C) rubber
  D) banana
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 220:

  ___________ is the process which assist farmers through educational procedures in improving farming methods

  Options:
  A) Agricultural intension
  B) Agricultural extension
  C) Agricultural education
  D) Agricultural technology
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  The correct answer is B .