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.

966.

Plant nutrients are restored during the fallow period through

A.

Reduced soil erosion

B.

Accumulation of soil organic matter

C.

Reduced evaporation from the soil

D.

Accumulation of farmyard manure

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

967.

Which of the following species of bacteria lives symbiotically in root nodules of legumes?

A.

Azotobacter

B.

Clostridium

C.

Nitrobacter

D.

Rhizobium

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

968.

Soils can become acidic as a result of the continuous application of

A.

Single superphosphate

B.

Sulphate of ammonia

C.

Muriate of potash

D.

NPK 15: 15: 15

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

969.

When compost is added to soil, it

A.

Reduces the activities of living organisms

B.

Increases the porosity of the soil

C.

Increases water-holding capacity of the soil

D.

Decreases the soil acidity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

970.

Which of the following statements best describes sediment rocks?

A.

Pre-existing rocks in which the original mineral has undergone change

B.

Weathered rock transported by wind to other places

C.

Molten magma which has cooled down and solified

D.

Rocks formed from breaking deposition and re-cementation of pre-existing rocks

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.