JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 36

176.

Some seeds are raised in the nursery because

A.

The seedlings are weak

B.

The seedling are green

C.

The seedlings love the nursery

D.

So that they can get enough sunshine

Correct answer is A

The seedlings are weak and may not survive in field. They require protection from sunlight and rainfall.

177.

Which of the following methods of storage is used for grains?

A.

Barns

B.

Cribs

C.

Silos

D.

Refrigerators

Correct answer is C

Silos is a tall round metal tower or pit on a farm used to store grain

178.

_________ is the artificial watering of farmland.

A.

Application

B.

Supplying

C.

Manuring

D.

Irrigation

Correct answer is D

Irrigation(watering) is the artificial watering of farmland especially during dry season.

179.

The removal of excess seedlings from a seedbed after the viable seeds have germinated is

A.

Supplying

B.

Thinning

C.

Weeding

D.

Mulching

Correct answer is B

Thinning is the removal of excess, weak or not well positioned seedlings from a seedbed after the viable seeds have germinated.

180.

The following are post planting operations except

A.

Thinning

B.

Supplying

C.

Mulching

D.

Ridging

Correct answer is D

Post planting operations are the operations carried out after planting. It creates a good condition and proper maintenance for plants growth e.g Thinning, Supplying, Mulching, Harvesting.