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 481:

  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 .
• Question 482:

  Which of the following is an example of an agricultural extension method used to disseminate information to farmers?

  Options:
  A) Crop rotation
  B) Irrigation systems
  C) Farmer field schools
  D) Soil testing
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 483: The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the Options:
  A) topography of the forest land
  B) presence of tsetseflies
  C) high amount of rainfall
  D) culture of the people
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 484:

  __________ is a pictorial presentation meant to educate or inform the literate audience

  Options:
  A) Bulletin
  B) Paper
  C) News
  D) Poster
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 485:

  The degree of responsiveness of demand to change in the price of goods or produce is referred to as

  Options:
  A) Relative Elasticity of demand
  B) Unit Elasticity of demand
  C) Price Elasticity of demand
  D) Perfect Elastic demand
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 486:

  The recommended agricultural practice in farm settlement scheme is

  Options:
  A) poultry farming
  B) continuous cropping
  C) mixed farming
  D) cash crop production
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 487:

  Miracidium is one of the stages in the life cycle of

  Options:
  A) roundworm
  B) liver fluke
  C) tapeworm
  D) tick
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 488:

  Self-pollination takes place when grains are transferred from the

  Options:
  A) stigma to the anther of another plant
  B) stigma to the anther of same plant
  C) anther to the stigma of same plant
  D) anther to the stigma of another plant.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 489:

  A biotic factor influencing agricultural production is

  Options:
  A) rainfall
  B) predator
  C) soil structure
  D) wind
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 490:

  The effects of practicing crop rotation include the following except

  Options:
  A) maintaining and improving soil fertility
  B) controlling soil erosion
  C) adding humus to the soil
  D) preventing the build-up of pests and diseases
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  The correct answer is C .