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.

2,291.

A crop not requiring more than 750 mm annual rainfall is most suitable for cultivation in

A.

Swampy forest

B.

Sahel savanna

C.

Rain forest

D.

Sudan savanna

E.

Guinea savanna

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,292.

Which of the following factors affecting land availability and use is a socio-economic factor?

A.

Population pressure

B.

Soil type

C.

Topography

D.

Farming systems

E.

Climate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,293.

In encouraging farmers to produce more of a particular crop, the Nigerian government has helped farmers in marketing that crop through the establishment of

A.

Rural schools of agriculture

B.

Markets for the sale of crops

C.

Marketing boards

D.

Rural extension offices

E.

Universities of agriculture

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,294.

Which of the following is not the role of government in agricultural production?

A.

Provision of loans and credits

B.

Building of storage facilities

C.

Establishment of efficient marketing outlets

D.

Provision of subsidies

E.

Provision of labour

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,295.

Subsistence farming can be appropriately described as planting of crops and rearing of livestock

A.

For the benefit of the whole country

B.

As export for earning foreign exchange

C.

For the benefit of the community only

D.

For the benefit of the farmer and his family

E.

As raw materials for agro-based industries

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.