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.
A comprehensive list of Agricultural science questions with answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME exams.
An important farm machine used for coupling many implements is
Disc harrow
Harvester
Tractor
Plough
Correct answer is C
The tractor can be used for coupling a variety of farm implements for plowing, planting cultivating, fertilizing and harvesting crops.
What are the main components of soil?
Water, nutrients, and microorganisms
Organic matter, minerals, and air
Sand, silt, and clay
All of the above
Correct answer is D
Soil is a complex mixture of different components that collectively contribute to its properties and fertility. The main components of soil include sand, silt, clay, organic matter, minerals, water, nutrients, and microorganisms.
The most suitable source of power for stationary equipment on the farm is
Machinery
Electricity
Animal
Man
Correct answer is B
Electricity is the most suitable source of power for stationary farm equipment.
Pig
Sheep
Goat
Cattle
Correct answer is B
The Balami is a breed of sheep. It is one of the domestic sheep found in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Sheep'.
The main source of power for subsistence agriculture is
Animal
Machine
Electricity
Man
Correct answer is D
The main source of power for substinence agriculture is man. Substinence agriculture involves the production of food on a small scale by a farmer to cater mainly for his family. As a result, the use of machinery is not needed, rathe the farmer relies on man power to achieve everything he needs to carry out on the farm.