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.

2,341.

Slate is derived from

A.

Schist

B.

Sandstone

C.

Shale

D.

Gnesis

E.

Quartzite

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,342.

The function of soil micro-organisms include the following except

A.

Decomposition of dead plant and animal remains

B.

Recycling of nutrients

C.

Causing plant or animal diesases

D.

Living as parasites on crop plants

E.

Filtration of soil water for plant use

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,343.

Which of the following is not an effect of burning on the soil?

A.

Increasing the organic matter in the soil

B.

Increasing the soil nutrients

C.

Increasing the acidity of the soil

D.

Exposing the soil to erosion

E.

Sterilization of the soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,344.

Nitrogen is made available to plants in the form of nitrates through the process of

A.

Deamination and nitrification

B.

Ammonification and denitrification

C.

Deamination and ammonification

D.

Nitrification and dentrification

E.

Nitrification and ammonification

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,345.

The parent material of a soil is formed from the disintegration of

A.

Sand

B.

Gravel

C.

Silt

D.

Rock

E.

Organic matter

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.