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 381:

  The most appropriate farm machinery for breaking soil is the

  Options:
  A) harrow
  B) plough
  C) ridger
  D) tractor
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 382:

  Which of the following is not a sign of animal approaching parturition?

  Options:
  A) soft, pliable and swollen vulva
  B) relaxed cervix
  C) full mammary gland
  D) drop in milk productio
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 383: The main objectives of establishing forest in the arid regions is to Options:
  A) check desert enroachment
  B) provide firewood for cooking
  C) provide bush meat
  D) improve the beauty of the environment
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 384:

  The tree species commonly planted for pulp wood is

  Options:
  A) Gmelina
  B) Cassia
  C) Alibiza
  D) Tectona
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 385:

  Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

  Options:
  A) command centers
  B) bridge
  C) extension
  D) gap
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 386:

  Ginger is propagated by

  Options:
  A) suckers
  B) rhizomes
  C) seeds
  D) tuber
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 387:

  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 388:

  Under normal circumstances, the concept of consumer sovereignty in agriculture implies that

  Options:
  A) the consumer and not the farmer determines what to produce
  B) both the farmer and the consumer determine what to produce
  C) the consumer and not the farmer owns the means of production
  D) the environmental factors determine what to produce
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 389:

  The factor of production whose reward is profit is

  Options:
  A) land
  B) labour
  C) capital
  D) entrepreneurship
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 390:

  Which of the following is not a source of farm power?

  Options:
  A) wind
  B) Bull
  C) Tractor
  D) Plough
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  The correct answer is D .