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.

1,836.

Which of the following is not true about the aims of crop improvement? Production of

A.

High yielding variety of cowpea

B.

Disease resistant varieties of citrus

C.

Thick pericap and rish oil palm fruits

D.

Tall frowing leafty varieties of maize

E.

Fast growing rice with early fruiting

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,837.

Gummosis is caused by a

A.

Fungus

B.

Virus

C.

Bacterium

D.

Nematoda

E.

Protozoan

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,838.

A major symptom of onion/twister is

A.

Appearance of dark brown spots on leaves

B.

Motting of leaves

C.

Rottening of roots

D.

Rottening of bulds

E.

Premature drying of leaves

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,839.

Which of the following insect pests of crops is usually controlled by fumigation?

A.

Bean weevil

B.

Capsid bug

C.

Cotton stainer

D.

Grasshopper

E.

Yam beetle

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,840.

The major pest of maize in Southern Nigeria is called

A.

Budworm

B.

Stem borer

C.

Leaf worm

D.

Aphid

E.

Mealy bug

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.