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.

291.

Root-knot disease of tomato is caused by

A.

Virus

B.

Nematode

C.

Bacterium

D.

Fungus

Correct answer is B

Root knot disease of tomato is caused by nematodes.

292.

The following are examples of agricultural extension except

A.

Agro-service centres

B.

Operation feed the nation

C.

Green revolution programme

D.

Red revolution programme

Correct answer is D

Examples of extension Programmes include: Agricultural Development Programme(ADP), Farm Settlement Scheme, Agro-Service Centres, Research Institutes,Green revolution programme, Operation feed the nation.

293.

__________is used to create awareness and interest in the new ideas and techniques among the majority of the people.

A.

Mass media method

B.

Individual method

C.

Group method

D.

Many method

Correct answer is A

Mass media method enables many people to know about the new innovation. This method involves the use of publications, leaflets, posters, agricultural shows and exhibitions.

294.

The principles of agricultural extension includes the following except

A.

Gain confidence of your audience

B.

Programmes must undergo continuous evaluation

C.

Programmes should be flexible

D.

Reduce the confidence of your audience

Correct answer is D

Other options are principles of agricultural extension except to reduce the confidence of your audience

295.

The tree species commonly planted for pulp wood is

A.

Gmelina

B.

Cassia

C.

Alibiza

D.

Tectona

Correct answer is A

Gmelina is a tree species commonly planted for pulpwood.