JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 45

221.

The length of oestrus cycle (in days) in goat is

A.

16 - 17

B.

18 - 21

C.

19 - 20

D.

20 - 22

Correct answer is B

Oestrus cycle is the period an animal is ready to mate.

222.

Which of the following is not a sign of animal approaching parturition?

A.

Soft, pliable and swollen vulva

B.

Relaxed cervix

C.

Full mammary gland

D.

Drop in milk productio

Correct answer is D

Animal approaching parturition(act of giving birth) should have an increase in milk production due to Increase in progesterone and estrogen.

223.

Which of the following may cause disease in a fish pond?

A.

Mixed stocking

B.

Liming

C.

Poor management practices

D.

Harvesting

Correct answer is C

Poor management practices such as ;pollution of ponds ,use of infected equipments can cause diseases in a fish pond.

224.

Which of the following is not a breed of cattle?

A.

Ndama

B.

Sokoto gudali

C.

White fulani

D.

Sokoto red

Correct answer is D

There is nothing like sokoto red ,what we have is Red sokoto which is a breed of goat.

225.

Which of the following activities is correct about agricultural extension agent?

A.

Teaching farmers the management of exotic breeds of animals and crops

B.

Educating farmers on the use of improved inputs and techniques in agriculture

C.

Training school leavers to become professional farmers

D.

Encouraging graduates to take up agriculture as a profession

Correct answer is B

Agricultural extension agents teach farmers with different methods and with the aids of technology about new farming techniques.