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.

2,336.

The instrument used to measure the relative humidity is

A.

Thermometer

B.

Anemometer

C.

Hygrometer

D.

Hydrometer

E.

Rain gauge

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,337.

Which of the following sources of farm power cannot be effectively used for processing agricultural products?

A.

Animals

B.

Electricity

C.

Sun

D.

Machines

E.

Wind

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,338.

The advantage of providing drainage ditches in farms is that it

A.

Requires periodic clearing

B.

Is inconvenient for farm mechanization

C.

Is labour intensive

D.

Is unsuitable for draining basement of farm buildings

E.

Is easily adopted by samll scale farmers

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,339.

Rhizobium supplies nitrogen to leguminous plants by

A.

Changing some mineral salts to sulphate of ammonia

B.

Incoporating urea into its body

C.

Fixing atmospheric nitrogen

D.

Decomposing plant remains

E.

Increasing the PH value of the soil

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,340.

The following are advantages of the sprinkler method of irrigation except

A.

Rate of application of irrigation water can be controlled

B.

Portable nature of many sprinkler system make them suitable for use

C.

The sprinkler system can be made automatic

D.

Method can be where topography affects horrowing of land

E.

Method may be difficult for local farmers to use

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.