JAMB UTME - Agricultural Science - 2022

The following are post planting operations except

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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 examples of agricultural extension except

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

Which of the following is not an organic manure?

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Fertilizer.

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

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".

One of the followings is not an objective of agricultural extension

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To abandon the development of rural area.

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".

__________ 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.

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.

The botanical name of maize is

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The botanical name for maize is Zea mays.

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

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A bulletin

_______ is a secondary tillage implement

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Harrow

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.

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

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Presence of bad roads

In ponds, fish is usually caught with the following except

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Pollution

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.

Legumes that produce edible seeds are known as

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Pulses.

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 young plants that emerge during germination are called

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

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.

Water yam is also known as

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- Dioscorea alata

Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

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A bridge.

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 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."

Which of the following is not a type of harvester?

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Plough.

__________ 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

One of the followings is not a type of pond

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Metallic pond

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

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Late adopters.

Bulldozers are powerful tractors and expensive machines with a

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broad steel blade

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

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Poster.

________ is a disease condition which emanates from inadequate nutrition.

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

Primary tillage is also known as

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Primary tillage is also known as "ploughing."

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."