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.

611.

The process of mating in sheep is termed

A.

Treading

B.

Courting

C.

Tupping

D.

Servicing

Correct answer is C

The process of mating in sheep is termed tupping.

612.

In animal nutrition, iodine is essential for the production of

A.

Oxygen

B.

Thyrozine

C.

Insulin

D.

Progesterone

Correct answer is B

Iodine is essential for the production of thyroxine in animals.

613.

In poultry nutrition, the minerals that prevent the laying of thin-shelled eggs are

A.

Calcium and phosphorus

B.

Sodium and calcium

C.

Phosphorus and sodium

D.

Sulphur and phosphorus

Correct answer is A

The minerals that prevents the laying of thin-shelled eggs are calcium and phosphorus (Ca and P).
Thin-shelled eggs in poultry nutrition laid as a result of the deficiency of calcium and phosphorus. Therefore, choice A is correct.

614.

The pox disease in livestock are caused by

A.

Bacteria

B.

Viruses

C.

Protozoa

D.

Fungi

Correct answer is B

The pox diseases in livestock are caused by viruses. Choice B is correct

 

615.

The main mode of infection of rinderpest disease in cattle is through

A.

Grazing

B.

Drinking

C.

Contact

D.

Inhalation

Correct answer is D

The main made of infection of tinderpest disease is through inhalation of infected air by cattles. Choice D is correct