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.

861.

The correct sequence for the use of coupled implements for land preparation is

A.

Plough, harrow and ridger

B.

Harrow, ridger and plough

C.

Plough, ridger and harrow

D.

Ridger, harrow and plough

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

862.

Pineapple is widely propagated using

A.

Seeds

B.

Suckers

C.

Slips

D.

Cuttings

Correct answer is B

The sucker is the reproductive part of a pineapple.

 

863.

Under the communal land tenure system, farmers find it difficult to secure loans because

A.

Land holdings are small and fragmented

B.

They are poor

C.

Land holdings cannot be used as security

D.

They are mostly illiterate

Correct answer is C

In communal land system, land is owned/ allocated to a community and not individual.

 

864.

Which of the following statements about agricultural development are true? It leads to
I. Increased processing of produce
II. Increased food production.
III. High productivity.
IV. Increased agricultural labour force

A.

I, II and III only

B.

I, II and IV only

C.

I, III and IV only

D.

II, II and IV only

Correct answer is A

Option A is correct because agricultural development entails employing diverse means, through mechanization and new innovations and also government policies to boost agricultural production.

 

865.

In which layer of the soil profile do most biological activities occur?

A.

D-horizon

B.

C-horizon

C.

B-horizon

D.

A-horizon

Correct answer is D

Option D is correct as this A-horizon contains most minerals and organic matter.