JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 32

156.

The following problems are encountered by an agricultural extension agent except

 

A.

Language barriers

B.

Uncoordinated efforts by government agencies

C.

High level of literacy among farmers

D.

High level of illiteracy among farmers

Correct answer is C

High level of illiteracy among farmers may affect the rate of adopting of new farming techniques and not high level literacy among farmers.

 

157.

The diagram above shows parts of a plough.

Study it and answer this question.

The part labelled I in the diagram is the

A.

Hitch

B.

Handle

C.

Plough share

D.

Mould board

Correct answer is D

The diagram above is generally a Plough ,A plough or plow is a farm tool for

loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting.

part labelled I is the mould board ,it is the curved blade of a plough, which turns over the furrow.A plough may have a wooden, iron or steel frame, with a blade attached to cut and loosen the soil.

158.

________ is all written ideas and innovation for literate to read, understand and apply.

A.

A bulletin

B.

A television

C.

A poster

D.

A radio

Correct answer is A

A bulletin is all written ideas and innovation for literate to read, understand and apply.
Home or farm visit involves one on one or personalized visit to the farmer's home or farm to establish mutual friendship and acquaint with the farmer and family before giving ideas and information to such a farmer


 

159.

__________ is a pictorial presentation meant to educate or inform the literate audience.

A.

Bulletin

B.

Paper

C.

News

D.

Poster

Correct answer is D

A poster is a pictorial presentation meant to educate or inform the literate audience as the pictures cater for all the needed information.

160.

Which of the following is a disadvantages of mass method?

A.

It is very expensive to operate

B.

It is not time consuming

C.

Larger audience can be reached

D.

Does not necessarily require the presence of an agent

Correct answer is A

The other options are advantages of mass method except that it is very expensive to operate.