JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of metamorphic rock?

A.

They are colourless

B.

Some occur in layers

C.

They may contain fossils

D.

They may be hard and massive

Correct answer is C

Metamorphic rocks have been put under great pressure, heated, squashed or stretched and fossils do not survive these extreme conditions.

197.

The study of insect pests of crops is called

A.

Entomology

B.

Pathology

C.

Agronomy

D.

Synecology

Correct answer is A

Entomology is the study of insects.

198.

The practice of bee farming is called

A.

Apiculture

B.

Heliculture

C.

Forestry

D.

Agronomy

Correct answer is A

Apiculture is the practice of managing honeybee colonies for farming purposes.

199.

Which of the following is not an example of edaphic factors?

A.

Rocks

B.

Soil

C.

Topography

D.

Storm

Correct answer is D

Storm is not an edaphic factor.

200.

Which of the following agricultural extensions aims at reaching a large number of farmers at the same time?

A.

Mass method

B.

Group method

C.

Individual method

D.

Contact method

Correct answer is A

Mass method aims at reaching a large number of farmers at the same time.