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 21:

  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 22:

  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 23:

  Which of the following is a common by-product of farm animals?

  Options:
  A) All of the above
  B) Wool
  C) Fertilizer
  D) Milk
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24:

  Which of the following sources of farm power is most flexible and adaptable to farm operations?

  Options:
  A) animal power
  B) wind power
  C) human power
  D) solar power
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 25:

  The Balami is a breed of

  Options:
  A) Pig
  B) Sheep
  C) Goat
  D) Cattle
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 26:

  Which of the following is an important aspect of livestock management in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Irrigation scheduling
  B) Fertilizer application rates
  C) Animal health and welfare
  D) Crop rotation techniques
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 27:

  Rain water is made available to crops through

  Options:
  A) evaporation
  B) transpiration
  C) surface drainage
  D) root absorbtion
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 28:

  Which of the following is not an organic manure?

  Options:
  A) Green manure
  B) Farmyard manure
  C) Compost
  D) Fertilizer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 29:

  In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

  Options:
  A) Pollution
  B) Hook and line
  C) Fish trap
  D) Cast net
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 30:

  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 .