JAMB UTME - Agricultural Science - 2022

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".

The following are types of planters except

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Ridger planter.

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.

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 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.

Which of the following is a disadvantages of mass method

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It is very expensive to operate.

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".

________ is all written ideas and innovation for literate to read, understand and apply.

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A bulletin

Climatic factors which affects organisms include the following except

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The climatic factors which affect organisms include air, sunlight, and rain. Rocks are not a climatic factor, although they can indirectly affect organisms through their impact on soil composition and drainage patterns.

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.

_________ is the artificial watering of farmland

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Irrigation is the artificial watering of farmland.

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.

____________ 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 following are post planting operations except

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Primary tillage is also known as

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Primary tillage is also known as "ploughing."

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 of the following methods of storage is used for grains

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The method of storage that is commonly used for grains is "silos".

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

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Temperature

________ is a disease condition which emanates from inadequate nutrition.

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

This is the removal of unwanted plants on the farm

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The correct answer is: Weeding. "Weeding" refers to the process of removing unwanted plants from a farm or garden to help the desired plants grow better. "Thinning" usually refers to the removal of excess plants to allow the remaining plants to grow stronger and healthier. "Mulching" refers to the practice of covering the soil with a layer of material (such as leaves, straw, or bark) to retain moisture, suppress weed growth, and improve soil quality. "Supplying" does not relate to the removal of unwanted plants on a farm. It could refer to the act of providing necessary resources, such as water or nutrients, to the desired plants.

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

One of the followings is not an objective of agricultural extension

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To abandon the development of rural area.

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

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Presence of bad roads

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.

__________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.

Legumes that produce edible seeds are known as

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Pulses.

The followings are functions of a sprayer except

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It can be used to plant seeds.

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.

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 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.

Water yam is also known as

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- Dioscorea alata

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."

One of the followings is not a type of pond

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Metallic pond

The following problems are encountered by an agricultural extension agent except

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High level of literacy among farmers

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".

_______ refers to the appearance of a seedling above soil level.

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Emergence refers to the appearance of a seedling above soil level.

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.

Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

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A bridge.

Bulldozer is used for the following purpose except

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Planting of trees.