JAMB UTME - Agricultural Science - 2022

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

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- Never innovators

________ is a disease condition which emanates from inadequate nutrition.

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

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.

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 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 component of an incubator ?

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Temperature

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

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mass media

_______ 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.

Legumes that produce edible seeds are known as

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Pulses.

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

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A bulletin

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.

________ 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.

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".

Bulldozers are powerful tractors and expensive machines with a

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broad steel blade

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

The following are examples of agricultural extension except

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

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

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Availability of fund

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 following are post planting operations except

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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 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 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.

_________ is the artificial watering of farmland

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Irrigation is the artificial watering of farmland.

One of the followings is not an objective of agricultural extension

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To abandon the development of rural area.

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

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Incubator.

The following are extension methods except

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None of the above.

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.

_______ is a secondary tillage implement

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Harrow

One of the followings is not a type of pond

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Metallic pond

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

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Thinning.

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.

Which of the following is not an organic manure?

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Fertilizer.

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

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Outbreeding.

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 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 following are solutions to poor transportation network experienced by farmers except

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Presence of bad roads

Which of the following is not a type of harvester?

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Plough.

Water yam is also known as

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- Dioscorea alata