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 maturity period of groundnut in month is

  Options:
  A) 1 - 2
  B) 2 - 3
  C) 4 - 5
  D) 6 - 7
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 72: Sexual maturity in farm animal is not influenced by their Options:
  A) breed
  B) sex
  C) nutrition
  D) weaning age
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 73:

  __________is used to create awareness and interest in the new ideas and techniques among the majority of the people

  Options:
  A) mass media method
  B) Individual method
  C) Group method
  D) Many method
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 74:

  

  Use the diagram below to this answer this question.

  This type of root is associated with

  Options:
  A) nitrogen fixation
  B) photosynthesis
  C) storage of organic acids
  D) storage of minerals
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75:

  Output is higher in commercial agriculture because of the following reasons except

  Options:
  A) adequate finance
  B) cultivation of large hectares of land
  C) employment of large labour force
  D) utilization of complex farm machinery
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 76:

  What is crop science?

  Options:
  A) The study of agricultural machinery and equipment
  B) The study of weather patterns and their impact on crop growth
  C) The study of soil fertility and nutrient management
  D) The study of plant genetics and breeding
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 77:

  What is the purpose of using a scale of preference in agricultural decision-making?

  Options:
  A) To evaluate the environmental impact of farming practices
  B) To determine the most profitable crops to cultivate
  C) To allocate resources effectively among different activities
  D) To prioritize agricultural tasks based on urgency
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 78:

  Which of the following is a disadvantages of mass method

  Options:
  A) It is very expensive to operate
  B) It is not time consuming
  C) Larger audience can be reached
  D) Does not necessarily require the presence of an agent
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 79:

  A castrated cockerel is called?

  Options:
  A) Boiler
  B) Pullet
  C) Capon
  D) Hen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 80:

  The followings are functions of a sprayer except

  Options:
  A) It can be used to control the growth of weeds
  B) It can be used to control the effects of pest.
  C) It can be used to plant seeds
  D) It can be used to spray disinfectant.
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  The correct answer is C .