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.

296.

One of the followings is not an objective of agricultural extension

A.

To educate farmers

B.

To help improve the standard of living of rural dwellers

C.

To abandon the development of rural area

D.

To help identify proper market channel

Correct answer is C

Agricultural extension help accelerate the development of rural area and not abandon them.

297.

Which of the following is not a problem of forest management?

A.

Absence of adequate information on the ecosystem

B.

Inadequate support from government for the development of forest resources

C.

Planting different varieties of timber

D.

Indiscriminate destruction of forest resources by bush fire

Correct answer is C

Planting varieties of timber does not include the problem of forest management.

298.

___________ is the process which assist farmers through educational procedures in improving farming methods

A.

Agricultural intension

B.

Agricultural extension

C.

Agricultural education

D.

Agricultural technology

Correct answer is B

Agricultural extension is the process, system or service which assists farmers or farm people through educational procedures in improving farming methods and techniques.

 

299.

Which of the following is not correct about Stylosanthers gracilis?

A.

It is an animal legume

B.

It is propagated by seeds

C.

It is drought resistant

D.

It produces nodules

Correct answer is A

Stylosanthes gracilis is not an animal legume.

300.

Which of these is not an example of tractor coupled implement?

A.

Harrow

B.

Incubator

C.

Ridger

D.

Plough

Correct answer is B

Tractor coupled implements are implements which are coupled or attached to a tractor in order to enable if perform its work. They are also called intermediate farm machinery.
Incubators are machines which are used for hatching fertilized eggs artificially and they are not attached to a tractor.