JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 33

161.

The following are extension methods except

A.

Mass media method

B.

Group method

C.

Individual method

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is D

Methods used in dissemination of new ideas and techniques to farmers are grouped into three classes:
-Mass media method
-Individual method
-Group method

162.

Television, radio, posters, bulletin are ____ method of extension

A.

Group

B.

Single

C.

Mass media

D.

Individual

Correct answer is C


Mass media method involves the use of publications, leaflets, posters, agricultural shows and exhibitions, cinema vans, Newspaper, radio and television, Newsletter, Circular, News Bulletins, Pamphlets, film shows etc

163.

Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers.

A.

Command centers

B.

Bridge

C.

Extension

D.

Gap

Correct answer is B

Agricultural extension is the process whereby the beneficial products of research are taken to the farmers and the problems of farmers taken to research institutions for solution.

164.

___________ is a process of spreading new ideas and information from research station to reach farm families.

A.

Osmosis

B.

Diffusion

C.

Turgidity

D.

Flaccidity

Correct answer is B

Diffusion is the movement of new ideas and information from area of higher concentration to area of lower concentration through a medium(extension Officer) and extension method.

165.

Roles of an extension agent includes the following except

A.

He does not liaises with other agencies

B.

He plans and executes farming educational programmes

C.

He supervises the utilization of agricultural loans

D.

He conducts or organizes training for farmers

Correct answer is A

He liaises with other agencies that may have influence on rural environment and the farmers.