JAMB UTME - Agricultural Science - 2022

Cultural practices can be classified into the following except

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in-planting operations

The vertical section of the soil showing series of horizontal layers of different types of soil is called

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The vertical section of the soil showing a series of horizontal layers of different types of soil is called a "Soil profile".

The following are types of planters except

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Ridger planter.

The following animals are polygastric animals except

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The pig has a digestive system which is classified as monogastric, or nonruminant. Humans also have this type of digestive system. They have one stomach (mono = one, gastric = stomach). The monogastric differs from that of a polygastric, or ruminant, digestive system found in cattle and sheep.

Which branch of ecology deals with the study of an individual organism and its interaction with the environment is

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The branch of ecology that deals with the study of an individual organism and its interaction with the environment is called "autecology."

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.

________ are less quick to accepting innovations which might be largely due to some of the aforementioned factors

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Late adopters.

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

Which of the following is not an organic manure?

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Fertilizer.

___________ consists of living factors(plants and animals) interacting with the non-living factors in a farm environment

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Ecosystem

Which of the followings is not an abiotic components of an ecosystem?

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Micro-organisms is not an abiotic component of an ecosystem.

The following steps are necessary when establishing a fish pond except

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Moisture is not a necessary step when establishing a fish pond.

One of the followings is not a basic consideration in planting operations

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Planting weed is not a basic consideration in planting operations. The other options listed are all important factors to consider when planting, as they can affect the growth and development of the plants. Planting space determines how far apart to plant the seeds or seedlings, which affects how much space the plants will have to grow and how much light, water, and nutrients they will receive. Planting time is important because different plants have different requirements for temperature and moisture, and planting at the wrong time can result in poor growth or even the death of the plants. Planting depth is important because different seeds require different depths to germinate properly, and planting too shallow or too deep can affect the germination rate and the growth of the plants.

The process whereby the embryo of a seed resumes growth under favourable conditions is called

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The process whereby the embryo of a seed resumes growth under favorable conditions is called germination.

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."

Bulldozer is used for the following purpose except

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Planting of trees.

In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

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Pollution

Which of the following is not a type of harvester?

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Plough.

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

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Temperature

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 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 followings are functions of a sprayer except

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It can be used to plant seeds.

The following are examples of agricultural extension except

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The "red revolution programme" is not an example of agricultural extension.

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.

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.

________ is a disease condition which emanates from inadequate nutrition.

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Nutritional deficiency is a disease condition which emanates from inadequate nutrition.

__________is used to create awareness and interest in the new ideas and techniques among the majority of the people

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Mass media method.

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

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- Never innovators

The mating of unrelated individual animals within the same breed is called

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Outbreeding.

Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

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A bridge.

The animal dungs are used as_____to improve the soil fertility

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The animal dungs are used as organic manure to improve the soil fertility.

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.

The major factors affecting the application of science and technology to Nigeria agriculture include the following except

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Availability of fund

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.

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

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__________ is the distance of the sown seed in the soil from the soil surface

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Planting depth is the distance of the sown seed in the soil from the soil surface.

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.

_________ is concerned with the study of the inter-relationships between groups of organisms living together in an area

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Synecology

Which of the following is not a pre-planting operations?

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Thinning.