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.

1,041.

Fish ponds in arid areas should be deeper than those in the rain forests in order to

A.

Ensure rapid growth of fish in arid areas

B.

Prevent loss of fish through extreme of temperatures

C.

Provide sufficient nutrients for the survival of fish

D.

Prevent exposure of fish to direct effect of the sun

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,042.

Which of the following factors have negative influence on egg weight? 
I. High environmental temperature 
II. Poor lighting 
III. Comb size

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,043.

A disease which affects poultry only is

A.

Coccidiosis

B.

Newcastle

C.

Pox

D.

Helminthiasis

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,044.

A sheep grained 20 kg of weight after consuming 60 kg of feed. Determine the feed conversion ratio.

A.

1:2

B.

2:3

C.

3:1

D.

5:4

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,045.

An advantage of rotational grazing is that

A.

Less labour is required

B.

There is greater potential for extending the grazing season

C.

Animals obtain all the different kinds of forage

D.

Animals can graze without danger of pest attack

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.