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.

846.

Soil water that is available for root absorption at field capacity is

A.

Capillary water

B.

Hygroscopic water

C.

Gravitational water

D.

superfluous water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

847.

Which of the following insects transmits swollen shoot disease of cocoa?

A.

Stem borer

B.

Mealy bug

C.

White fly

D.

Scale insect

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

848.

Which of the following crops has a fibrous root system?

A.

cotton

B.

Coffee

C.

Cowpea

D.

Sugarcane

Correct answer is D

Option D is correct because monocotyledon plants all have fibrous root and sugar cane is a monocot.

849.

In animal production, newly-born rabbits are called

A.

Bunnies

B.

Kids

C.

Pouts

D.

Lambs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

850.

Agriculture contributes to the economy of West African countries through the following means except

A.

Reduction of poverty through job creation

B.

Supply of armament for territorial defence

C.

Provision of foreign exchange

D.

Supply of raw materials to industries

Correct answer is B

Agriculture is not used in supply of armed weapons (i.e. armament)