JAMB UTME - Agricultural Science - 2022

Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers

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A bridge.

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.

__________ 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.

_________ is the sowing of seed by drilling with stick or knife, followed by dropping seeds and covering them

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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".

The following are types of planters except

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Ridger planter.

The followings are functions of a sprayer except

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It can be used to plant seeds.

The principles of agricultural extension includes the following except

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"Reduce the confidence of your audience" is not a principle of agricultural extension.

Which of the following type of rations will supplies the animal with just the quantity of nutrients that are enough to enable the animal carry on with vital body activities without losing or gaining another substance

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The type of ration that supplies the animal with just the quantity of nutrients that are enough to enable the animal to carry on with vital body activities without losing or gaining another substance is called the "maintenance ration." A production ration is designed to provide nutrients for specific animal production goals, such as milk production or weight gain. A balanced ration is formulated to provide all the necessary nutrients in appropriate amounts to meet the animal's needs. A measured ration is a ration in which feed ingredients are weighed or measured out in specific amounts to meet the animal's nutrient requirements.

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".

Legumes that produce edible seeds are known as

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Pulses.

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

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Outbreeding.

________ 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 advantage of Introduction

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"It may not perform maximally" is not an advantage of introduction.

Water yam is also known as

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- Dioscorea alata

There are________ Steps or stages of Diffusion process

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Five

The following are extension methods except

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None of the above.

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

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Presence of bad roads

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

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mass media

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 of the following is not a pre-planting operations?

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Thinning.

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Diffusion.

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.

____________ is said to occur when a ration does not provide all the food nutrients in adequate quantities needed by animal.

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Malnutrition is said to occur when a ration does not provide all the food nutrients in adequate quantities needed by an animal.

The following are examples of agricultural extension except

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

Preservation of fish prevents the following except

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Preservation of fish prevents the following except processing. Preservation methods such as refrigeration, freezing, smoking, canning, and drying are used to prevent spoilage, destruction, and injury of fish. These methods help to maintain the quality and freshness of the fish for a longer period of time. However, processing, such as filleting, skinning, and deboning, is a separate step that is often performed after preservation to prepare the fish for consumption.

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.

Which of the following is a disadvantages of mass method

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It is very expensive to operate.

One of the followings is not an objective of agricultural extension

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To abandon the development of rural area.

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

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A bulletin

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.

The botanical name of maize is

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The botanical name for maize is Zea mays.

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.

__________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.

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

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Late adopters.

___________ consists of living factors(plants and animals) interacting with the non-living factors in a farm environment

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Ecosystem

Which of these operations comes first in cultural practice?

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Stumping operation involves the use of farm tools like the cutlass, spade, mattock, ax, bull-dozer, etc, to manually or mechanically remove or uproot the base of trees and shrubs. This is done to compose cultivation easier and free from obstruction.

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

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

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Incubator.

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