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.
The following are extension methods except
Mass media method
Group method
Individual method
None of the above
Correct answer is D
Methods used in dissemination of new ideas and techniques to farmers are grouped into three classes:
-Mass media method
-Individual method
-Group method
Television, radio, posters, bulletin are ____ method of extension
Group
Single
Mass media
Individual
Correct answer is C
Mass media method involves the use of publications, leaflets, posters, agricultural shows and exhibitions, cinema vans, Newspaper, radio and television, Newsletter, Circular, News Bulletins, Pamphlets, film shows etc
Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers.
Command centers
Bridge
Extension
Gap
Correct answer is B
Agricultural extension is the process whereby the beneficial products of research are taken to the farmers and the problems of farmers taken to research institutions for solution.
Osmosis
Diffusion
Turgidity
Flaccidity
Correct answer is B
Diffusion is the movement of new ideas and information from area of higher concentration to area of lower concentration through a medium(extension Officer) and extension method.
Roles of an extension agent includes the following except
He does not liaises with other agencies
He plans and executes farming educational programmes
He supervises the utilization of agricultural loans
He conducts or organizes training for farmers
Correct answer is A
He liaises with other agencies that may have influence on rural environment and the farmers.