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.

1,036.

On which of the following criteria is pedigree selection in animal improvement based?

A.

Performance of the ancestors

B.

Characteristics of the sire

C.

Performance of the offspring

D.

Characteristics of the dam

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,037.

Which of the following statement about cross breeding in farm animals is false?

A.

It is a method used to produce new breeds of farm animals

B.

The individuals used have all characters in common

C.

It is a practice of improving poultry production

D.

It can be used to introduce new genes in farm animals

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,038.

The type of weed control involved when tilapia feeds on aquatic weeds is

A.

Biological

B.

Chemical

C.

Cultural

D.

Mechanical

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,039.
1,040.

In sheep production, litter is put on the floor mainly to

A.

Reduce the build-up of ectoparasites

B.

Facilitate cleaning of the house

C.

Reduce the incidence of pneumonia in lambs

D.

Help maintain suitable humidity in the house

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.