2023 NECO – Agricultural Science Practical (Question & Answer)

 

2023 NECO – Agricultural Science Practical (Question & Answer)

AGRICULTURE PRACTICAL

(1a)

A – Watering Can.

B – Plier.

C – Knapsack Sprayer.

 

(1b)

Water Can are basic and suitable for small-scale hand-watering tasks, WHILE Knapsack Sprayer are more advanced and versatile tools used for both watering and spraying various liquids on crops and larger areas.

 

(1c)

UNDER SPECIMEN A

(i) It is used for light irrigation, like application of water to crops during dry season.

(ii) It is used for the application of liquid fertilizers.

 

UNDER SPECIMEN B

(i) It is used for gripping firmly and for twisting wires.

(ii) For holding or handling bolts and nuts.

 

(1d)

(i) Do not spray on a windy day.

(ii) Do not spray on a rainy day.

(iii) The operator should wear protective clothings like face mask, gloves, overall and boots when spraying.

(iv) Do not talk, smoke, drink or eat during spraying.

 

(1e)

(i) Improved Performance: Regular maintenance helps keep farm tools in optimal condition.

(ii) Longevity: Proper maintenance extends the lifespan of farm tools.

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(2a)

D – Litmus Paper.

E – Cow Dung.

F – Limestone.

G – Clayey Soil (Powdery Form)

 

(2b)

(i)

(ii)

 

(2c)

(i) It helps to improve soil structure.

(ii)

(iii)

 

(2d)

(i) Clay particles are fine, powdery and smooth when dry.

(ii) The particles are sticky and mouldy when wet.

(iii) The particles are tightly bound together with little pore (air) spaces.

 

(2e)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

 

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(3a)

H – Yam Tuber.

I – Cassava Tuber.

J – Orange Fruit.

 

(3b)

{CHOOSE ANY BEST 1}

(i) Yam Setts.

(ii) Yam Seeds.

(iii) Yam minisetts.

 

(3c)

(i) Yam Tubers are stored in barns.

 

(3d)

(i) Cassava Mosaic Disease.

(ii) Bacteria Blight.

 

(3e)

{CHOOSE ANY BEST 2}

(i) Garri.

(ii) Cassava Flour.

(iii) Fu-Fu/foofoo.

 

(3f)

(i) Cocoyam.

(ii) Sweet Potatoes.

 

(3g)

{CHOOSE ANY BEST 2}

(i) Mulching.

(ii) Regular Weeding.

(iii) Application of fertilizer.

(iv) Staking.

(v) Training of Vine.

 

(3h)

{CHOOSE ANY BEST 2}

(i) Thrips.

(ii) Red Mites.

(iii) Fruit Bores.

(iv) Caterpillars..

4a) Identify specimens K, L and M.

K: Groundnut Cake

L: Hides and Skin

M: Digestive Tract of a Bird

 

(4b)

(i) Tanning

(ii) Dyeing

 

(4c)

(i) Hides and skins are used in the production of leather goods such as shoes, bags, belts, and other accessories, which have a high demand in the market.

(ii) Farmers can sell hides and skins to tanneries or leather processing industries, generating income for themselves and contributing to the overall economic growth of the country.

(iii) The leather industry provides employment opportunities for people involved in the tanning, dyeing, manufacturing, and marketing of leather products, thus promoting job creation and economic development.

 

(4d) Name four parts of M.

(i) Crop

(ii) Gizzard

(iii) Intestine

(iv) Cloaca

 

(4e)

(i) Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

 

(4f)

(i) Groundnut cake is rich in protein, which is essential for the growth and development of animals.

(ii) Groundnut cake is also a good source of energy due to its high fat content. Animals require energy for various metabolic processes and physical activities.

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