JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 38

186.

_________ is the sowing of seed by drilling with stick or knife, followed by dropping seeds and covering them

A.

Broadcasting

B.

Dibbling

C.

Dribbling

D.

Drilling

Correct answer is D

Drilling: sowing a seed by drilling with stick or knife, followed by dropping seeds and covering them

 

187.

The following conditions are necessary for germination except

A.

Adequate moisture

B.

Viable seed

C.

Zero temperature

D.

Optimum temperature

Correct answer is C

Conditions necessary for germination of seeds are adequate moisture, viable seed (living embryo), optimum temperature, adequate air and zero temperature is not included.

188.

Which of the following sources of farm power is most versatile in West Africa?

A.

Biogas

B.

Animal

C.

Wind

D.

Water

Correct answer is B

The most versatile source of farm power in West Africa is animal.

189.

Which of the following equipment is a farm implement?

A.

Dryer

B.

Sheller

C.

Mower

D.

Mist blower

Correct answer is D

Farm implements are the tools used for growing and harvesting crops. Mower is not a farm implement.

190.

The average weather condition of a place, measured over a long period of time is called

A.

Climate

B.

Wind

C.

Rainfall

D.

Temperature

Correct answer is A

Climate is the average weather in a given area over a long period of time.