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 331:

  Increase in farm produce is not usually improved by the

  Options:
  A) use of improved crop varieties
  B) Increased use of manure and fertilizer
  C) Improved sales of crop and livestock
  D) Use of better farm equipment and tools
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 332:

  Which one of these is not part of a disc plough?

  Options:
  A) Planter
  B) Furrow wheel
  C) Coulter
  D) Disc scraper
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 333:

  All but one are related to surface irrigation?

  Options:
  A) Mole drainage
  B) Natural flooding
  C) Sprinkler irrigation
  D) Check flooding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 334:

  Farm survey equipment include the following except

  Options:
  A) cross staff
  B) Abney level
  C) datun
  D) chain
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 335:

  In subsistence agriculture

  Options:
  A) yields are usually high
  B) surplus produce is small
  C) savings are made
  D) farm sizes are large
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 336:

  To which of the following crops does the term 'ginning' apply?

  Options:
  A) kenaf
  B) cocoa
  C) groundnut
  D) cotton
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 337:

  The data for feed consumption and weighing gain of four farm animals labelled P, Q, R and S are shown below.

  P -50kg feed consumed and 20kg weight gained Q -90kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained R -100kg feed consumed and 25kg weight gained S - 150kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.

  Which of the following must efficient feed converter?

  Options:
  A) P
  B) Q
  C) R
  D) S
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 338:

  What is a soil profile, and what information does it provide in agricultural practices?

  Options:
  A) A soil profile is an analysis of soil microorganisms and their activities
  B) A soil profile is an assessment of soil compaction and drainage
  C) A soil profile is a vertical section of the soil that reveals its layers or horizons
  D) A soil profile is a measurement of soil pH and nutrient levels
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 339:

  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 340:

  Which of the following fishing gears can be used for total harvesting of pond?

  Options:
  A) hook and line
  B) harpoon
  C) basket trap
  D) dragnet
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  The correct answer is D .