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.

581.

A castrated cockerel is called?

A.

Boiler

B.

Pullet

C.

Capon

D.

Hen

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

582.

One major difference between disc plough and disc Harrow is

A.

Disc plough is used to create wider ridges on the field than disc Harrow

B.

A disc plough can have up to 54 discs on it at once whereas a disc harrow can have up to 6 disc

C.

Disc plough is used to tilled the disc harrowed land

D.

The disc part of plough is notched while that of harrow is round

Correct answer is A

Disc plough is used to create wider ridges on the field than disc harrow, because its disc are notched and about 54 discs can be used together at once, and also it is first used before disc harrow.

583.

Quarantine measures in agriculture are aimed at?

A.

Regulating cost of importation of crops and animals

B.

Preventing the introduction of pests and diseases

C.

Maintaining genetic purity of crops and animals

D.

Introducing new varieties of crops and breeds of animals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

584.

Which one of these is not part of a disc plough?

A.

Planter

B.

Furrow wheel

C.

Coulter

D.

Disc scraper

Correct answer is A

Planter is an equipment used in planting dead and it is only used after land preparation, where as disc plough is used for land preparation.

585.

All but one are qualities of a good extension worker

A.

Organisational Ability

B.

Clear Judgement

C.

Initiative

D.

Involvement in local politics

Correct answer is D

A good Extension worker must have;
organisational ability, clear judgement, initiative which qualities helps him to organize and interact with his target groups, but involvement in local politics is not a quality of a good extension worker.