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.

656.

Thinning is a farm operation in which

A.

Empty spaces where seeds did not germinate are replanted

B.

The number of seedlings per stand is reduced to one or two

C.

Fertilizers and manures are applied to crops

D.

Effort is made to control pests

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

657.

A groundnut variety produces a steady yield of 350kg per hectare. What will be the yield of the variety on a 10-hectare farm?

A.

35kg

B.

350kg

C.

3,500kg

D.

7,000kg

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

658.

Which of the following crops is usually classified as a vegetable?

A.

Lycopersicon esculentum

B.

Ananas sativa

C.

Hevea brasiliensis

D.

Theobroma cacao

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

659.

Which of the following statement describes an advantage of underground drainage? It

A.

Allows for free movement of farm machinery

B.

Checks the growth of weeds

C.

Improves soil texture

D.

Increases organic matter content of soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

660.

The use of inorganic fertilizer is preferable to organic manure because inorganic fertilizer

A.

Improves soil structure

B.

Releases nutrients to the soil faster

C.

Reduces leaching of soil nutrients

D.

Improves soil water holding capacity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.