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 81:

  The Sokoto Gudali is a breed of

  Options:
  A) Chicken
  B) Cattle
  C) Horse
  D) Goat
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 82:

  Which of the following is not an advantage of drip-irrigation?

  Options:
  A) fertilizers can be applied through the system
  B) there is reduction in the concentration of salt in the root zone
  C) the system operates on a much lower line pressure than sprinkler system
  D) its efficiency on water distribution in steep slopes is poor
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 83:

  The farm machinery used to sow seeds and apply fertilizer at the same time is

  Options:
  A) land clearing
  B) threshing
  C) ploughing
  D) harrowing
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 84:

  Which of the following methods of storage is used for grains

  Options:
  A) Barns
  B) Cribs
  C) Silos
  D) Refrigerators
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 85:

  The classification of soils into sand, loam, and clay is largely determined by the percentage of

  Options:
  A) mineral matter
  B) organic matter
  C) soil water
  D) soil air
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 86:

  The Head of the tapeworm is known as the

  Options:
  A) sucker
  B) rostellum
  C) scolex
  D) hook
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 87:

  What are abiotic factors in an agricultural ecosystem?

  Options:
  A) Factors related to the living organisms
  B) Factors related to the availability of nutrients
  C) Factors related to the climate and weather
  D) Factors related to the physical environment
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 88:

  Which of the following is a form of land ownership in which an individual holds complete ownership and control over a piece of land?

  Options:
  A) Tenancy
  B) Freehold
  C) Leasehold
  D) Commonhold
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 89:

  New Zealand is a breed of which animal?

  Options:
  A) Goat
  B) Cattle
  C) Rat
  D) Rabbit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 90:

  Which of the following is not a sign of heat in farm animals?

  Options:
  A) loss of appetite
  B) restlessness
  C) udder enlargement
  D) grunting
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  The correct answer is C .