JAMB UTME - Agricultural Science - 2022

The followings are functions of a sprayer except

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It can be used to plant seeds.

Preservation of fish prevents the following except

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Preservation of fish prevents the following except processing. Preservation methods such as refrigeration, freezing, smoking, canning, and drying are used to prevent spoilage, destruction, and injury of fish. These methods help to maintain the quality and freshness of the fish for a longer period of time. However, processing, such as filleting, skinning, and deboning, is a separate step that is often performed after preservation to prepare the fish for consumption.

Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

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A bridge.

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Agricultural extension is the process which assist farmers through educational procedures in improving farming methods.

The following are categories of farmers based on adoption of innovation except

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- Never innovators

Roles of an extension agent includes the following except

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The main function of an Agricultural Extension Officer is to pass information or new innovation from the research institute to the farmers, not just pass information but sometimes also demonstrate how to use these information. They are like and intermediary between the researchers and the farmers.

Which of the following is not a component of an incubator ?

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Temperature

In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

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Pollution

A person who is involved in the dissemination of new ideas and techniques from the research institutes to the farmers is called

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An Agricultural Extension Officer is a person who is involved in the dissemination of new ideas and techniques from the research institutes to the farmers. They play a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and farmers, ensuring that the latest advancements in agriculture are being effectively communicated and implemented on the ground.

The botanical name of maize is

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The botanical name for maize is Zea mays.

The following are advantages of using disc plough over mouldboard plough in West Africa except

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Mouldboard plough makes deeper cuts than disc plough

Which of the following classes of nutrient is used only for energy production in farm animals?

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The nutrient class that is used only for energy production in farm animals is Carbohydrates. While all nutrient classes can be sources of energy for animals, carbohydrates are particularly important for providing energy quickly and efficiently. Proteins and minerals are primarily used for building and repairing tissues and structures in the body, while fat and oil serve a variety of functions including energy storage, insulation, and as building blocks for certain hormones.

Which of these is not an example of tractor coupled implement?

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Incubator.

One of the followings is not a type of pond

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Metallic pond

The A-Horizon of soil profile is also called the

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The A-Horizon of soil profile is also called the "top soil."

Some seeds are raised in the nursery because

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Seeds are raised in the nursery for several reasons, including: - To protect them from harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures or heavy rain, which could damage or kill the seeds. - To provide them with a controlled environment with optimal growing conditions, such as the right amount of water, nutrients, and light. - To monitor and manage pests and diseases that could harm the seeds. - To allow for easier transplanting and handling of the seedlings once they are ready to be moved to their final growing location.

Which of the following is a powerful and expensive multipurpose motor vehicle used for lifting or pulling farm implements?

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A Tractor is a powerful and expensive multipurpose motor vehicle used for lifting or pulling farm implements.

Cultural practices can be classified into the following except

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in-planting operations

The following are post planting operations except

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The following are solutions to poor transportation network experienced by farmers except

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Presence of bad roads

_______ is a secondary tillage implement

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Harrow

The following conditions are necessary for germination except

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The condition that is not necessary for germination is "zero temperature." All seeds require an optimum temperature range for successful germination, which varies among different plant species. While some seeds may require a specific temperature, such as stratification or scarification to overcome dormancy, no seeds can germinate at zero temperature. Therefore, the correct statement is: The following conditions are necessary for germination except zero temperature: - adequate moisture - viable seed - optimum temperature

Fishing methods involves the use of the following different techniques or equipments except

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Poisoning is not a commonly used fishing method and is generally considered unethical and harmful to the environment. The other three techniques, netting, trapping, and hooks and lines, are commonly used methods in fishing.

Broadcast Crop Planter is designed

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to place the correct number of seed(s) into a hole with regular spacing within and between rows.

The principles of agricultural extension includes the following except

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"Reduce the confidence of your audience" is not a principle of agricultural extension.

The feed that is regularly offered to or consumed by the animal is called

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The feed that is regularly offered to or consumed by the animal is called a "ration".

__________ is a pictorial presentation meant to educate or inform the literate audience

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Poster.

__________ is a special place prepared for raising seedlings which are later taken to the field for

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Nursery is a special place prepared for raising seedlings which are later taken to the field for planting.

____________ is said to occur when a ration does not provide all the food nutrients in adequate quantities needed by animal.

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Malnutrition is said to occur when a ration does not provide all the food nutrients in adequate quantities needed by an animal.

The B-Horizon of soil profile is also called the

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The B-horizon of soil profile is also called the sub-soil.

The following problems are encountered by an agricultural extension agent except

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High level of literacy among farmers

There are________ Steps or stages of Diffusion process

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Five

The young plants that emerge during germination are called

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The young plants that emerge during germination are called "seedlings".

Which of the following is not a role of science and technology in agricultural development in Nigeria?

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Poor transportation network.

The quantity of ration that can supply the requirement nutrients above the maintenance to enable the animal produce the form of animal product for which the livestock is kept is known as

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The quantity of ration that can supply the required nutrients above the maintenance to enable the animal to produce the form of animal product for which the livestock is kept is known as a "production ration."

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

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The process of removing excess seedlings from a seedbed after the viable seeds have germinated is called "thinning".

Which of the followings is not an advantage of Introduction

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"It may not perform maximally" is not an advantage of introduction.

Which of the following is not an organic manure?

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Fertilizer.

______ introduce new ideas of farming seen in other places to their dwelling.

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Essentially Innovators.  Early adopters too have a minor role to play in this case.

Which of the following type of rations will supplies the animal with just the quantity of nutrients that are enough to enable the animal carry on with vital body activities without losing or gaining another substance

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The type of ration that supplies the animal with just the quantity of nutrients that are enough to enable the animal to carry on with vital body activities without losing or gaining another substance is called the "maintenance ration." A production ration is designed to provide nutrients for specific animal production goals, such as milk production or weight gain. A balanced ration is formulated to provide all the necessary nutrients in appropriate amounts to meet the animal's needs. A measured ration is a ration in which feed ingredients are weighed or measured out in specific amounts to meet the animal's nutrient requirements.