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 271:

  What is the purpose of using a scale of preference in agricultural decision-making?

  Options:
  A) To evaluate the environmental impact of farming practices
  B) To determine the most profitable crops to cultivate
  C) To allocate resources effectively among different activities
  D) To prioritize agricultural tasks based on urgency
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 272:

  Which of the following is a branch of agriculture that focuses on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants?

  Options:
  A) Apiculture
  B) Aquaculture
  C) Sericulture
  D) Horticulture
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 273:

  Which of the weeds is dispersed by wind?

  Options:
  A) pig weed (Boerhavia diffusa)
  B) goat weed (Ageratum conizoides)
  C) Hause thorns (Acanthospermum hispidum)
  D) Tridax (Tridax procumbeus)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 274:

  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 275:

  Which of the following may cause disease in a fish pond?

  Options:
  A) mixed stocking
  B) liming
  C) poor management practices
  D) harvesting
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 276:

  ___________ is a process of spreading new ideas and information from research station to reach farm families

  Options:
  A) Osmosis
  B) Diffusion
  C) Turgidity
  D) Flaccidity
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 277:

  The young plants that emerge during germination are called

  Options:
  A) Emmergent plants
  B) Surface plants
  C) Seedlings
  D) Leaves
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 278:

  A variety of oil palm is

  Options:
  A) Amelonado
  B) Acuminata
  C) Tenera
  D) Trinitario
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 279:

  The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

  Options:
  A) Moisture
  B) Site selection
  C) General survey
  D) Clearing and stumping of site
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 280:

  What is crop science?

  Options:
  A) The study of agricultural machinery and equipment
  B) The study of weather patterns and their impact on crop growth
  C) The study of soil fertility and nutrient management
  D) The study of plant genetics and breeding
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  The correct answer is D .