JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 38

186.

The most common soil mineral found in all crystalline rocks and a main constituent of granite and sandstone is

A.

Biotite

B.

Quartz

C.

Mica

D.

Granite

Correct answer is B

Quartz is an abundant soil mineral ,It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline(in granite) and amorphous(in sandstone).

187.

In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

A.

Pollution

B.

Hook and line

C.

Fish trap

D.

Cast net

Correct answer is A

Pollution is the contamination of the environment by releasing harmful substance into it.

 

188.

The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

A.

Moisture

B.

Site selection

C.

General survey

D.

Clearing and stumping of site

Correct answer is A

STEPS IN ESTABLISHING FISH POND
-Site selection: This involves the choice of best site based on necessary conditions like, a piece of land through which a perennial stream flows.
-General survey: Detailed survey of the chosen site should be carried out, especially by extension workers.
-Clearing and stumping of site: This involves removal of trash, cutting of trees and removal of stumps.
-Construction of dam: This is usually constructed across the stream. Clay soil should be used for dam construction because of its ability to hold water.
Moisture is not needed.

189.

The damage to the stem of maize plants resulting in hollowness and lodging is most likely caused by

A.

Rodents

B.

Grasscutters

C.

Stem borers

D.

Weevils

Correct answer is C

A stemborer (stem borer) is any insect larva, or arthropod, that bores into plant stems.

190.

Fishing methods involves the use of the following different techniques or equipments except

A.

Netting

B.

Trapping

C.

Hooks and Lines

D.

Poisoning

Correct answer is D

Poisoning is the introduction of harmful substance into organisms which can kill them.