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.

851.

Close to the time of harvesting of cotton, sunshine is needed to ensure the production of bolls that are

A.

Big

B.

Bright

C.

Not mouldy

D.

Not open

Correct answer is B

Sun Lighting helps to brighten cotton bolls that are bright which depicts good quality.

 

852.

Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of cattle in West Africa?

A.

Pastures

B.

Light

C.

Diseases

D.

Rainfall

Correct answer is B

Cattle distribution is not in any way hindered by availability of light.

 

853.

Sexual maturity in farm animals is not influenced by their

A.

Breed

B.

Sex

C.

Nutrition

D.

Wearing age

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

854.

Government plays roles in the development of agriculture through the following means except

A.

Provision of subsidies

B.

Training of farmer's children

C.

Establishment of agricultural development programmes

D.

Establishment of farm settlements

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

855.

A detrimental effect of bush burning is that it

A.

Destroys soil organic matter

B.

Destroys weed seeds

C.

Sterilizes the soil

D.

Adds potash to the soil

Correct answer is A

Bush burning as the name goes destroys organic matter in the soil due to high temperature.