JAMB UTME - Agricultural Science - 2022

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.

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

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Presence of bad roads

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.

Bulldozers are powerful tractors and expensive machines with a

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broad steel blade

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 artificial watering of farmland

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Irrigation is the artificial watering of farmland.

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.

Primary tillage is also known as

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Primary tillage is also known as "ploughing."

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

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Incubator.

The following problems are encountered by an agricultural extension agent except

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High level of literacy among farmers

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

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Thinning.

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

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- Never innovators

There are________ Steps or stages of Diffusion process

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Five

Cultural practices can be classified into the following except

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in-planting operations

Which of the following processes is not used in rice processing

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The process that is not used in rice processing is fermentation. Threshing is the process of separating the grain from the straw, while winnowing is the process of separating the chaff from the grain. Perboiling involves partially boiling the rice in the husk, which results in increased nutritional value and easier removal of the husk. Fermentation is a process used in the production of certain types of alcoholic beverages and some food products, but it is not a typical step in rice processing.

Water yam is also known as

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- Dioscorea alata

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."

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."

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

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A bulletin

The following are examples of agricultural extension except

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

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 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."

Bulldozer is used for the following purpose except

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Planting of trees.

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".

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".

________ is a disease condition which emanates from inadequate nutrition.

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

Legumes that produce edible seeds are known as

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Pulses.

______ 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.

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.

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

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Outbreeding.

The following are extension methods except

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None of the above.

__________ 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.

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

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Poor transportation network.

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.

Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

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A bridge.

__________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.

One of the followings is not an objective of agricultural extension

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To abandon the development of rural area.

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

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Availability of fund

Television, radio, posters, bulletin are ____ method of extension

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mass media

The following problems are usually associated with subsistence agriculture except

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The problem that is usually not associated with subsistence agriculture is "it requires a large area of land." Subsistence agriculture is typically practiced on small plots of land and involves growing crops and raising livestock for the sole purpose of feeding one's family, without generating any surplus for sale. The other three problems mentioned (unreliable family labour supply, use of simple tools, and lack of surplus for sale) are all commonly associated with subsistence agriculture.