A comprehensive list of Agricultural science questions with answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME exams.
The length of oestrus cycle (in days) in goat is
16 - 17
18 - 21
19 - 20
20 - 22
Correct answer is B
Oestrus cycle is the period an animal is ready to mate.
Which of the following is not a sign of animal approaching parturition?
Soft, pliable and swollen vulva
Relaxed cervix
Full mammary gland
Drop in milk productio
Correct answer is D
Animal approaching parturition(act of giving birth) should have an increase in milk production due to Increase in progesterone and estrogen.
Which of the following may cause disease in a fish pond?
Mixed stocking
Liming
Poor management practices
Harvesting
Correct answer is C
Poor management practices such as ;pollution of ponds ,use of infected equipments can cause diseases in a fish pond.
Which of the following is not a breed of cattle?
Ndama
Sokoto gudali
White fulani
Sokoto red
Correct answer is D
There is nothing like sokoto red ,what we have is Red sokoto which is a breed of goat.
Which of the following activities is correct about agricultural extension agent?
Teaching farmers the management of exotic breeds of animals and crops
Educating farmers on the use of improved inputs and techniques in agriculture
Training school leavers to become professional farmers
Encouraging graduates to take up agriculture as a profession
Correct answer is B
Agricultural extension agents teach farmers with different methods and with the aids of technology about new farming techniques.