JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 24

116.

Bulldozer is used for the following purpose except

A.

Bush clearing

B.

Felling trees and stumps

C.

Leveling the ground

D.

Planting of trees

Correct answer is D

Bulldozer has tract-type metal chains, used for its movement in bush clearing, felling trees and stumps, leveling the ground except planting of trees.

117.

Bulldozers are powerful tractors and expensive machines with a

A.

Broad steel blade

B.

Narrow steel blade

C.

Tiny steel blade

D.

Small steel blade

Correct answer is A

Bulldozers are powerful tractors and expensive machines with a broad steel blade or sheet at the front.

 

118.

The major factors affecting the application of science and technology to Nigeria agriculture include the following except

A.

Unavailability of fund

B.

Unavailability of farmland

C.

Unwillingness of farmer to adopt scientific method

D.

Availability of fund

Correct answer is D

Availability of fund is not a major factor affecting the application of science and technology to Nigeria agriculture.

119.

Which of the following is not a role of science and technology in agricultural development in Nigeria?

A.

Production of chemical fertilizers

B.

Pest and diseases control

C.

Harvesting, processing and packaging

D.

Poor transportation network

Correct answer is D

Poor transportation network or total lack of good roads makes distribution of produces to the market very difficult, and this leads to wastage

 

120.

The following are solutions to poor transportation network experienced by farmers except

A.

Construction of new roads to open up the rural areas

B.

Provision of motor vehicles, boats and trains to facilitate distribution of farm products

C.

Reduction in transportation cost to make such affordable to rural farmers

D.

Presence of bad roads

Correct answer is D

Presence of bad roads or total lack of good roads makes distribution of produces to the market very difficult, and this leads to wastage.