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.

331.

One of the followings is not a basic consideration in planting operations

A.

Planting space

B.

Planting time

C.

Planting depth

D.

Planting weed

Correct answer is D

Basic consideration in planting operations are planting depth, planting time, planting space.
 

332.

The young plants that emerge during germination are called

A.

Emergent plants

B.

Surface plants

C.

Seedlings

D.

Leaves

Correct answer is C

Seedling is a young plants grown from seed, rather than from cutting

333.

_______ refers to the appearance of a seedling above soil level.

A.

Emergence

B.

Epicot

C.

Imergence

D.

Emergency

Correct answer is A

Emergence: this refers to the appearance of a seedling above soil level.

334.

The process whereby the embryo of a seed resumes growth under favourable conditions is called

A.

Plant growth

B.

Germination

C.

Outgrowth

D.

Ingrowth

Correct answer is B

Germination: the process whereby the embryo of a seed resumes growth under favourable conditions. Germination is the sprouting of seed.

335.

_________ is the sowing of seed by drilling with stick or knife, followed by dropping seeds and covering them

A.

Broadcasting

B.

Dibbling

C.

Dribbling

D.

Drilling

Correct answer is D

Drilling: sowing a seed by drilling with stick or knife, followed by dropping seeds and covering them