Agricultural Science questions and answers

Agricultural Science Questions and Answers

A comprehensive list of Agricultural science questions with answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME exams.

1.

The following conditions are necessary for germination except

 

A.

Adequate moisture

B.

Viable seed

C.

Zero temperature

D.

Optimum temperature

Correct answer is C

Conditions necessary for germination of seeds are adequate moisture, viable seed (living embryo), optimum temperature, adequate air and zero temperature is not included.

2.

A piece of land is said to be on lease to a farmer when the land is

A.

Inherited from the father

B.

Given to him as a gift

C.

Given as compensation

D.

Given for a specific period on rental basis

Correct answer is D

A piece of land is said to be lease to a farmer when the land is given for a specific period on rental basis.

3.

Farm surveying equipment include the following except

A.

Abney level

B.

Compass

C.

Spade

D.

Gunter's chain

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4.

Which of the following sources of farm power is most versatile in West Africa?

A.

Biogas

B.

Animal

C.

Wind

D.

Water

Correct answer is B

The most versatile source of farm power in West Africa is animal.

5.

A periodic maintenance activity carried out using a farm tractor is

A.

Checking of radiator water

B.

Checking of tire pressure

C.

Cleaning after use

D.

Changing of engine oil

Correct answer is C

A periodic maintenance activity carried out on farm tractor is changing of engine oil.

 

6.

Which of the following equipment is a farm implement?

A.

Dryer

B.

Sheller

C.

Mower

D.

Mist blower

Correct answer is D

Farm implements are the tools used for growing and harvesting crops. Mower is not a farm implement.

7.

The average weather condition of a place, measured over a long period of time is called

A.

Climate

B.

Wind

C.

Rainfall

D.

Temperature

Correct answer is A

Climate is the average weather in a given area over a long period of time.

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9.

The source of food for fishes in the river is called

A.

Rotten leaves

B.

Planktons

C.

Micro-organism

D.

Algae

Correct answer is B

The source of food for fishes in the river are planktons.

10.

Which of the following is a friend of farmer?

A.

Earthworm

B.

Aphid

C.

Grasshopper

D.

Termite

Correct answer is A

Earthworms are referred to as farmer friend because they improve soil structure, water holding capacity and enrich soil nutrients.