Year : 
2015
Title : 
Agric Science
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

41 - 48 of 48 Questions

# Question Ans
41.

Corns, rhizomes and tubers are examples of

A. underground stems

B. underground roots

C. modified leaves

D. aerial stems

A

42.

A sow that is not producing milk after farrowing should be given

A. oxytocin

B. antibiotic

C. anthelmintic drug

D. sulphaquinoxaline.

Detailed Solution

Option A is correct because oxytocin helps to stimulate contraction of the uterus and ejection of milk.
43.

The main objective of establishing forest in the arid region is to

A. check desert encroachment

B. provide firewood for cooking

C. provide bush-meat

D. improve the beauty of the environment.

A

44.

The data for feed consumption and weighing gain of four farm animals labelled P, Q, R and S are shown below.
P-50kg feed consumed and 20kg weight gained Q-90kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained R-100kg feed consumed and 25kg weight gained S - 150kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.

The feed conversion efficiency of the poorest weight gainer is

A. 0.4

B. 0.33

C. 0.25

D. 0.2

A

45.

Piglet anaemia can be controlled by using

A. sulphur drugs

B. iron drugs

C. anthelmintics

D. antibiotics

Detailed Solution

Option B is correct because piglet anaemia is also called iron deficient anaemia and is controlled by iron drugs.
46.

Limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa do not include

A. land fragmentation

B. high capital investment

C. availability of spare parts

D. Purchase of machines

C

47.

The device which helps to stabilize heat in an incubator is the

A. thermometer

B. hygrometer

C. barometer

D. thermostat

Detailed Solution

Option D is correct because thermostats help to regulate temperature.
48.

The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the

A. Topography of the forest land

B. presence of tsetse flies

C. High amount of rainfall

D. culture of the people

C

41.

Corns, rhizomes and tubers are examples of

A. underground stems

B. underground roots

C. modified leaves

D. aerial stems

A

42.

A sow that is not producing milk after farrowing should be given

A. oxytocin

B. antibiotic

C. anthelmintic drug

D. sulphaquinoxaline.

Detailed Solution

Option A is correct because oxytocin helps to stimulate contraction of the uterus and ejection of milk.
43.

The main objective of establishing forest in the arid region is to

A. check desert encroachment

B. provide firewood for cooking

C. provide bush-meat

D. improve the beauty of the environment.

A

44.

The data for feed consumption and weighing gain of four farm animals labelled P, Q, R and S are shown below.
P-50kg feed consumed and 20kg weight gained Q-90kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained R-100kg feed consumed and 25kg weight gained S - 150kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.

The feed conversion efficiency of the poorest weight gainer is

A. 0.4

B. 0.33

C. 0.25

D. 0.2

A

45.

Piglet anaemia can be controlled by using

A. sulphur drugs

B. iron drugs

C. anthelmintics

D. antibiotics

Detailed Solution

Option B is correct because piglet anaemia is also called iron deficient anaemia and is controlled by iron drugs.
46.

Limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa do not include

A. land fragmentation

B. high capital investment

C. availability of spare parts

D. Purchase of machines

C

47.

The device which helps to stabilize heat in an incubator is the

A. thermometer

B. hygrometer

C. barometer

D. thermostat

Detailed Solution

Option D is correct because thermostats help to regulate temperature.
48.

The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the

A. Topography of the forest land

B. presence of tsetse flies

C. High amount of rainfall

D. culture of the people

C