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 71: The following are advantages of sub-surface irrigation except that Options:
  A) it is suitable for soils with low water holding capacity
  B) it can be used only for specific types of crops
  C) the rate of evaporation is greatly reduced
  D) it reduces the incidence of pests
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 72:

  Oil palm trees do well in soils with pH level of

  Options:
  A) 2.5 - 3.5
  B) 3.5 - 4.5
  C) 5.5 - 6.5
  D) 6.5 - 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 73:

  Which of the following farm animals is considered as monogastric?

  Options:
  A) Goat.
  B) Pig.
  C) Cow.
  D) Sheep.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 74:

  ___________ is the process which assist farmers through educational procedures in improving farming methods

  Options:
  A) Agricultural intension
  B) Agricultural extension
  C) Agricultural education
  D) Agricultural technology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 75:

  In subsistence agriculture,

  Options:
  A) yields are usually high
  B) surplus produced is small
  C) savings are made
  D) farm sizes are large
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 76:

  There are________ Steps or stages of Diffusion process

  Options:
  A) Two
  B) Three
  C) Four
  D) Five
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 77:

  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 78:

  Which of the following characteristics is not correct of pigs?

  Options:
  A) prolific animals
  B) efficient feed converters
  C) source of meat
  D) source of land
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 79:

  What is the primary function of the reproductive system in farm animals?

  Options:
  A) Digestion of food
  B) Reproduction and propagation of the species
  C) Production of milk for offspring
  D) Maintenance of body temperature
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 80:

  Legumes that produce edible seeds are known as

  Options:
  A) pulses
  B) grains
  C) cereals
  D) beverages
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  The correct answer is A .