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.

566.

The major objective of farm planning is to?

A.

Maximise the use of available resources

B.

Control insects pests of crops

C.

Control diseases among animals

D.

Reduce losses due to natural disasters

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

567.

The causative organism of maize rust is?

A.

Nematoda

B.

Insect

C.

Bacterium

D.

Fungus

Correct answer is D

Maize rust is caused by a fungus called Puccinia sorghi.

568.

Reduction of ten seedlings of maize to two per stand is referred to as

A.

Thinning

B.

Spacing

C.

Weeding

D.

Pruning

Correct answer is A

Thinning is the removal of some or parts of plants, to make room for the growth of others but does not involve the cutting of the whole tree.

 

569.

The most effective method of controlling or preventing viral diseases in plants is by

A.

Practising crop rotation

B.

Spraying crops regularly

C.

Planting resistant varieties

D.

Burning affected crops

Correct answer is C

Planting resistant varieties of a plant/crop is the most effective method of controlling or preventing viral diseases since, the varieties can resist viral infections.

 

570.

Calculate the area of the farmland.

A.

0.32ha

B.

0.36ha

C.

0.47ha

D.

0.52ha

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.