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 491: Limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa do not include Options:
  A) land fragmentation
  B) high capital investment
  C) availability of spare parts
  D) high level technical know-how
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 492:

  This is the removal of unwanted plants on the farm

  Options:
  A) Weeding
  B) Thinning
  C) Mulching
  D) Supplying
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 493:

  Dura, Tenera and Pisifera are all cultivated varieties of

  Options:
  A) coconut
  B) oil palm
  C) rubber
  D) banana
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 494:

  The adult male cattle is called

  Options:
  A) bull
  B) ram
  C) boar
  D) duck
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 495:

  Which of the following routine maintenance in a tractor is necessary on daily basis?

  Options:
  A) Draining of the gear box oil.
  B) Removing and cleaning of engines air filter
  C) Replacing of the fuel filter element.
  D) Checking of the oil level in the engine.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 496:

  Which of the following cereal crops most requires nursery practices?

  Options:
  A) Maize
  B) Rice
  C) Millet
  D) Guinea corn
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 497:

  What is the primary goal of crop improvement in agriculture?

  Options:
  A) Reducing pest and disease resistance
  B) Expanding crop cultivation areas
  C) Increasing crop diversity
  D) Enhancing crop yield and quality
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  The correct answer is D .