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.

236.

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.

237.

_________ 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

 

238.

The following conditions are necessary for germination except

A.

Adequate moisture

B.

Viable seed

C.

Zero temperature

D.

Optimum temperature

Correct answer is C

Conditions necessary for germination of seeds are adequate moisture, viable seed (living embryo), optimum temperature, adequate air and zero temperature is not included.

239.

Which of the following sources of farm power is most versatile in West Africa?

A.

Biogas

B.

Animal

C.

Wind

D.

Water

Correct answer is B

The most versatile source of farm power in West Africa is animal.

240.

A periodic maintenance activity carried out using a farm tractor is

A.

Checking of radiator water

B.

Checking of tire pressure

C.

Cleaning after use

D.

Changing of engine oil

Correct answer is C

A periodic maintenance activity carried out on farm tractor is changing of engine oil.