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.

1,166.

Which of the following activities are cultural practices? 
I. Harrowing 
II. Filling-in 
III. Mulching

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,167.

A farmstead should be located close to a source of water because of the following reasons except

A.

Reduction of overhead cost

B.

Operation of efficient irrigation system

C.

Processing of farm produce

D.

Erosion of farm structures

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,168.

The survey instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles on the field is the

A.

Theodolite

B.

Prismatic compass

C.

Offset staff

D.

Arrow

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,169.

The objectives of farm mechanization include the following except to

A.

Obtain higher farm yield

B.

Carry out farm operation quickly

C.

Improve the quality of farm produce

D.

Produce disease-resistant crop varieties

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,170.

The function of the mouldboard in a mouldboard plough is to

A.

Cut a horizontal line in the soil

B.

Give support to the share

C.

Invert the furrow slice

D.

Keep the equipment steady during operation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.