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.

256.

Which of the following is not an organic manure?

A.

Green manure

B.

Farmyard manure

C.

Compost

D.

Fertilizer

Correct answer is D

Fertilizers are chemical substances which are usually prepared in the farm, they are made in form of liquid, powder, granules, pellets or crystals

 

257.

The main purpose of including leguminous crops in pastures is to serve as a source of

A.

Proteins

B.

Vitamins

C.

Minerals

D.

Carbohydrates

Correct answer is A

Leguminous crops contain high level of protein.

258.

A soil with the PH range of 6.1 to 6.9 can be described as

A.

Alkaline

B.

Very acidic

C.

Slightly alkaline

D.

Slightly acidic

Correct answer is D

PH scale is number 1-14.1-6.9 is acidic ,the close it is to 1 the more acidic it becomes and the closer it is to 6.9 the less /slightly acidic it becomes ,while 7 is neutral ,8-12 is alkaline and the closer it is to 12 the highly it gets and the closer it is to 8 the less/slightly alkaline it is.

259.

During the processes of soil formation, the cracks or crevices that are first noticed on the rocks are normally caused by

A.

Ice

B.

Man

C.

Wind

D.

Temperature

Correct answer is D

Increase in temperature cause breakdown of rocks ,this process is called weathering.

260.

The soil nutrient which is important as a constituent of plant proteins and hormones is

A.

Calcium

B.

Sulphur

C.

Iron

D.

Potassium

Correct answer is B

Constituents of protein includes ;carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur.