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.

346.

In green manuring, crops are ploughed into the soil just before flowering in order to

A.

Control soil pathogens

B.

Enrich the soil with nutrients

C.

Control soil erosion

D.

Increase the soil temperature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

347.

The growing of only one crop on a piece of land from year to year is known as

A.

Mixed cropping

B.

Crop rotation

C.

Monoculture

D.

Shifting cultivation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

348.

In a crop rotation system, it is usually preferred that cassava comes last in the rotation because it

A.

Adds nitrogen to the soil

B.

Is a shallow feeder

C.

Is a deep rooted crop

D.

Is a perennial crop

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

349.

Liquid fertilizers and pesticides could be applied through

A.

Furrow irrigation

B.

Channel irrigation

C.

Sprinkler irrigation

D.

Flood irrigation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

350.

The soil horizon that is not supportive of the growth of tree crops is?

A.

Horizon A

B.

Horizon B

C.

Horizon C

D.

Horizon D

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.