A comprehensive list of Agricultural science questions with answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME exams.
Which of the following is not an example of edaphic factors?
Rocks
Soil
Topography
Storm
Correct answer is D
Storm is not an edaphic factor.
Mass method
Group method
Individual method
Contact method
Correct answer is A
Mass method aims at reaching a large number of farmers at the same time.
An increase in supply of agricultural produce can be caused by the following factors except
Reduced cost of production
Favourable weather conditions
Reduced taxation
Consumers buying less products
Correct answer is D
Consumers buying less product will not contribute to an increase in the supply of agricultural produce.
Which of the following fishing gears can be used for total harvesting of pond?
Hook and line
Harpoon
Basket trap
Dragnet
Correct answer is D
It is because of the way it is constructed, dragnet can be used for the total harvesting of ponds.
Layer's ration contains more limestone than grower's ration because limestone
Is difficult for the growers to digest
Stimulates layer's appetite
Reduces the acidity in the gut if growers
Supplies sufficient minerals to layers for shell formation
Correct answer is D
Layer's ration contains more limestone than grower's ration as limestone supplies calcium which is needed for shell formation in layers.