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.

2,241.

Which of the following factors does not bring about soil formation?

A.

Climate

B.

Time

C.

Parent material

D.

Sunshine

E.

Topography

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,242.

A soil with particles of less than 0.002mm in diameter is referred to as

A.

Clay

B.

Silt

C.

Sand

D.

Gravel

E.

Humus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,243.

Fertilizers that usually contain one nutrient which can be used directly by plants are commonly called

A.

Organic fertilizers

B.

Mixed fertilizers

C.

Inorganic fertilizers

D.

Compound fertilizers

E.

Straight fertilizers

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,244.

The different types of soil are determined by the relative amounts of each of the following components except

A.

Rocks

B.

Air

C.

Water

D.

Minerals

E.

Organic matter

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,245.

Which of the following does not occur as a result of poor drained soil?

A.

Mottling near the top

B.

Decrease in rooting depth

C.

Change in colour of the subsoil

D.

Decrease in organic matter content

E.

Increase in oxygen level of the soil

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.