JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 25

121.

The mating of unrelated individual animals within the same breed is called

A.

Out breeding

B.

In-breeding

C.

Line breeding

D.

Cross breeding

Correct answer is A

Out breeding is the mating of unrelated individual animals within the same breed.
Out breeding is the opposite of in-breeding. It produces offspring with greater vigour and productivity.

122.

Which of the followings is not an advantage of Introduction?

A.

It enhances greater productivity

B.

It leads to the absence of pests and diseases

C.

It may not perform maximally

D.

Breeds may perform better in terms of quality and quantity

Correct answer is C

Disadvantages of introduction is that it may not perform maximally while others are advantages of introduction.

123.

One of the followings is not a type of pond

A.

Metallic pond

B.

Earthen pond

C.

Concrete pond

D.

Plastic pond

Correct answer is A

It is a confined body of water where fishes are raised under controlled conditions. Fish can also be raised in plastics, fiber stars and wooden rafts.
There are three types of pond: Earthen pond, Concrete pond and Plastic pond.

124.

In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

A.

Pollution

B.

Hook and line

C.

Fish trap

D.

Cast net

Correct answer is A

Pollution is the contamination of the environment by releasing harmful substance into it.

 

125.

The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

A.

Moisture

B.

Site selection

C.

General survey

D.

Clearing and stumping of site

Correct answer is A

STEPS IN ESTABLISHING FISH POND
-Site selection: This involves the choice of best site based on necessary conditions like, a piece of land through which a perennial stream flows.
-General survey: Detailed survey of the chosen site should be carried out, especially by extension workers.
-Clearing and stumping of site: This involves removal of trash, cutting of trees and removal of stumps.
-Construction of dam: This is usually constructed across the stream. Clay soil should be used for dam construction because of its ability to hold water.
Moisture is not needed.