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 341:

  An example of grain legume is

  Options:
  A) pea
  B) maize
  C) sorghum
  D) millet
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 342:

  What is the role of agricultural extension officers in relation to farmers?

  Options:
  A) To provide financial support to farmers
  B) To sell agricultural products to farmers
  C) To offer technical advice and assistance to farmers
  D) To regulate agricultural practices on farms
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 343:

  Broadcast Crop Planter is designed

  Options:
  A) to plant seeds along the rows in a ridge.
  B) to place the correct number of seed(s) into a hole with regular spacing within and between rows
  C) to plant seeds by random scattering of seeds about the field.
  D) to place the correct number of seeds into the soil
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 344: Which of the following statements about soil organisms is false? Options:
  A) soil pH will attack population of soil organisms
  B) population of soil living organisms is increased with increase in soil organic matter
  C) soil with good texture and structure cannot harbour soil microbes
  D) soil temperature affects the activities of soil organisms
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 345:

  The soil nutrient which is important as a constituent of plant proteins and hormones is

  Options:
  A) calcium
  B) sulphur
  C) iron
  D) potassium
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 346:

  Which of the following is NOT a component of soil?

  Options:
  A) Organic matter
  B) Water
  C) rubber
  D) Minerals
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 347:

  Which of the following is an example of farm machinery used for planting seeds?

  Options:
  A) Combine harvester
  B) Harrow
  C) Tractor
  D) Seed drill
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 348: Which of the following statements about agricultural development is true? It leads to I. increased processing of produce II. increased food production III. high productivity IV. increased agricultural labour force Options:
  A) I, II and III only
  B) I,II and IV only
  C) I,III and IV only
  D) II,III and IV only
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 349:

  The horizon of a soil profile which encourages the greatest level of microbial activity is

  Options:
  A) A - horizon
  B) B - horizon
  C) C - horizon
  D) D - horizon
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 350:

  Crops grown primarily for feeding animals are known as

  Options:
  A) vegetables
  B) forage
  C) cereal
  D) shrubs
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  The correct answer is B .