Agric Science, 2015, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2015

Title :

Agric Science

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

11 - 20 of 48 Questions

#	Question	Ans
11.	The correct sequence for the use of coupled implements for land preparation is A. Plough, harrow and ridger B. harrow, ridger and plough C. plough, ridger and harrow. D. ridger, harrow and plough	A
12.	The correct sequence of feed utilization in farm animals is A. digestion-ingestion-absorption-assimilation B. ingestion-digestion-assimilation-absorption C. ingestion-digestion-absorption-assimilation D. digestion-assimilation-ingestion-absorption Show Content Detailed Solution Option C is correct because the food is first ingested, (taking in of food) then digestion (breakdown of food taken in) after which assimilation takes place, (nutrient absorption) after absorption, then egestion (release of waste).	B
13.	Which of the following statements is a disadvantage of human power? It A. controls other sources of farm power B. brings about least damage C. is easily available and controlled D. has low output. Show Content Detailed Solution Option D is correct because low output is a drawback of human power.	D
14.	Which of the following factors are causes of deforestation in West Africa? I. Expansion of cultivated land II. High population growth rate III. Conservation of wildlife in game reserves IV. Urban growth A. I, II and III only B. II, III and IV only C. I, II and IV only D. I, II, III and IV. Show Content Detailed Solution Option C is correct as deforestation involves cutting of forest trees and is not done to conserve wildlife, expansion of land for cultivation leads to clearing of forest trees, even urban growth leads to cutting of forest trees to accommodate building structures.	C
15.	Which of the following properties of soil determines its water-holding capacity? I. Texture II. pH III. Colour IV. Structure A. I and II only B. I and IV only C. II and III only D. III and IV only	B
16.	Which of the following diseases commonly occurs during brooding? I. Yolk sac infection II. Coccidiosis III. Fowl pox IV. Pullorum A. I, II and III only B. I, II and IV only C. I, III and IV only D. I, II and IV.	C
17.	A detrimental effect of bush burning is that it A. destroys soil organic matter B. Destroys weed seeds C. sterilizes the soil D. adds potash to the soil Show Content Detailed Solution Option A is correct because bush burning as the name goes destroys organic matter in the soil due to high temperature.	A
18.	Government plays roles in the development of agriculture through the following means except A. Provision of subsidies B. training of farmer's children C. establishment of agricultural development programmes D. establishment of farm settlements	B
19.	Sexual maturity in farm animals is not influenced by their A. Breed B. Sex C. nutrition D. wearing age	D
20.	Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of cattle in West Africa? A. Pastures B. Light C. Diseases D. Rainfall Show Content Detailed Solution Option B is correct because cattle distribution is not in any way hindered by availability of light.	B

11.	The correct sequence for the use of coupled implements for land preparation is A. Plough, harrow and ridger B. harrow, ridger and plough C. plough, ridger and harrow. D. ridger, harrow and plough	A
12.	The correct sequence of feed utilization in farm animals is A. digestion-ingestion-absorption-assimilation B. ingestion-digestion-assimilation-absorption C. ingestion-digestion-absorption-assimilation D. digestion-assimilation-ingestion-absorption Show Content Detailed Solution Option C is correct because the food is first ingested, (taking in of food) then digestion (breakdown of food taken in) after which assimilation takes place, (nutrient absorption) after absorption, then egestion (release of waste).	B
13.	Which of the following statements is a disadvantage of human power? It A. controls other sources of farm power B. brings about least damage C. is easily available and controlled D. has low output. Show Content Detailed Solution Option D is correct because low output is a drawback of human power.	D
14.	Which of the following factors are causes of deforestation in West Africa? I. Expansion of cultivated land II. High population growth rate III. Conservation of wildlife in game reserves IV. Urban growth A. I, II and III only B. II, III and IV only C. I, II and IV only D. I, II, III and IV. Show Content Detailed Solution Option C is correct as deforestation involves cutting of forest trees and is not done to conserve wildlife, expansion of land for cultivation leads to clearing of forest trees, even urban growth leads to cutting of forest trees to accommodate building structures.	C
15.	Which of the following properties of soil determines its water-holding capacity? I. Texture II. pH III. Colour IV. Structure A. I and II only B. I and IV only C. II and III only D. III and IV only	B

16.	Which of the following diseases commonly occurs during brooding? I. Yolk sac infection II. Coccidiosis III. Fowl pox IV. Pullorum A. I, II and III only B. I, II and IV only C. I, III and IV only D. I, II and IV.	C
17.	A detrimental effect of bush burning is that it A. destroys soil organic matter B. Destroys weed seeds C. sterilizes the soil D. adds potash to the soil Show Content Detailed Solution Option A is correct because bush burning as the name goes destroys organic matter in the soil due to high temperature.	A
18.	Government plays roles in the development of agriculture through the following means except A. Provision of subsidies B. training of farmer's children C. establishment of agricultural development programmes D. establishment of farm settlements	B
19.	Sexual maturity in farm animals is not influenced by their A. Breed B. Sex C. nutrition D. wearing age	D
20.	Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of cattle in West Africa? A. Pastures B. Light C. Diseases D. Rainfall Show Content Detailed Solution Option B is correct because cattle distribution is not in any way hindered by availability of light.	B