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.

571.

All but one are related to surface irrigation?

A.

Mole drainage

B.

Natural flooding

C.

Sprinkler irrigation

D.

Check flooding

Correct answer is D

Mole drainage is a subsurface method of draining clay soils that experience regular waterlogging from irrigation or high rainfall.

572.

The illustrated equipment is used for?

A.

Making drills

B.

Marking stations

C.

Marking chain lengths

D.

Making holes for transplating

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

573.

The illustrated equipment is called?

A.

Arrow

B.

Harpoon

C.

Wooden peg

D.

Ranging pole

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

574.

In which of the soil layer does most biological activity occur?

A.

B - horizon

B.

C - horizon

C.

D - horizon

D.

A - horizon

Correct answer is D

A - horizon is the top layer of the soil horizon, it contains decomposed organic matter which is necessary for plant growth and also microorganisms.

575.

Legumes are different from grasses, because;

A.

They have lesser protein content than grasses

B.

They form symbiotic relationship with bacteria, rhizobian, in the nodules of their roofs

C.

They are monocot plants

D.

They do not bear seeds

Correct answer is B

Legumes form symbiotic relationship with bacteria, rhizobium in the nodules of their roots to manufacture nitrogen compounds, which in turn serve as protein in the legumes, and seed being part of their storage form.