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[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Agricultural Science Exam Questions and Answers
TOPIC: AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. The replacement of traditional farming methods with modern methods is a step in agricultural ________.
A. expansion
B. education
C. development
D. diversification
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
2. Subsistence farming can be appropriately described as planting of crops and rearing of livestock __________.
A. for the benefit of the whole country
B. as export for earning foreign exchange
C. for the benefit of the community only
D. for the benefit of the farmer and his family
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
3. Which one of the following statements best describes subsistence agriculture?
A. The rearing of animals only.
B. Small scale production of crops and livestock.
C. Planting of crops and rearing of animals for sale.
D. Use of machines in agricultural production.
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
4. Which one of the following arrangements is not correct?
A. Wool and sheep
B. Linen and flax plant
C. Silk and silkworm
D. Linen and synthetic plant
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
5. The following are problems of agricultural development in Nigeria except _______.
A. Provision of food and employment opportunity
B. Land tenure system
C. Fluctuating climate conditions
D. Poor storage facilities
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
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TOPIC: AGRICULTURAL ECOLOGY
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. _______ is the basis and foundation of farming.
A. Sand
B. Soil
C. Stone
D. Granite
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
2. Which of these is not an agro-allied industry?
A. Textile industries
B. Pharmaceutical industries
C. Aluminum industries
D. Feed mill industries
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
3. Which one of the following factors may not necessarily worsen the wastage of agricultural produce?
A. Poor transportation
B. Land fragmentation
C. Inadequate storage facilities
D. Inadequate processing facilities
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
4. _______ is conserved in game reserves to provide zoological gardens.
A. Windlife
B. Wildelife
C. Wildlife
D. Weldlife
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
5. The primary raw material of the paper industry is __________ .
A. bark
B. gum
C. latex
D. pulp
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
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