2026 NECO Practical Agricultural Science examination Questions and Answers
2026 NECO Practical Agricultural Science examination Questions and Answers
Time: 2 Hours
Instructions
- Answer all questions.
- Use the specimens provided.
- Give concise and accurate answers.
- Draw labeled diagrams where required.
QUESTION 1 (Farm Tool)
(a) Identify the specimen.
Answer: Cutlass.
(b) State four uses.
Answer
- Clearing bushes.
- Weeding.
- Harvesting some crops.
- Cutting stakes and small branches.
(c) State four maintenance practices.
Answer
- Clean after use.
- Sharpen regularly.
- Oil the metal blade.
- Store in a dry place.
QUESTION 2 (Farm Tool)
Specimen B: Hoe
(a) Identify the specimen.
Answer: Hoe.
(b) Mention four agricultural operations for which it is used.
Answer
- Weeding.
- Ridging.
- Making seed beds.
- Mixing manure with soil.
(c) State three safety precautions when using it.
Answer
- Wear protective footwear.
- Keep a safe distance from others.
- Secure the handle firmly before use.
QUESTION 3 (Crop Specimen)
Specimen C: Maize Ear
(a) Identify the crop.
Answer: Maize (Zea mays).
(b) State four uses.
Answer
- Human food.
- Livestock feed.
- Flour production.
- Brewing and starch production.
(c) Mention four conditions necessary for good storage.
Answer
- Proper drying.
- Clean storage facility.
- Protection from insects.
- Low moisture content.
QUESTION 4 (Livestock Specimen)
Specimen D: Poultry Egg
(a) Identify the specimen.
Answer: Chicken egg.
(b) List four nutrients found in it.
Answer
- Protein.
- Fat.
- Vitamins.
- Minerals.
(c) Mention four economic importance.
Answer
- Source of income.
- Human nutrition.
- Hatching chicks.
- Raw material for food industries.
QUESTION 5 (Soil)
Specimen E: Sandy Soil
(a) Identify the soil type.
Answer: Sandy soil.
(b) State four characteristics.
Answer
- Large particles.
- Low water-holding capacity.
- Well aerated.
- Drains rapidly.
(c) Mention four methods of improving its fertility.
Answer
- Apply organic manure.
- Mulching.
- Irrigation.
- Grow cover crops.
2026 NECO Practical Agricultural Science examination Questions and Answers
QUESTION 6 (Fertilizer)
Specimen F: NPK Fertilizer
(a) Identify the specimen.
Answer: NPK compound fertilizer.
(b) State the meaning of NPK.
Answer
- Nitrogen.
- Phosphorus.
- Potassium.
(c) Mention four benefits.
Answer
- Promotes vegetative growth.
- Improves root development.
- Enhances flowering and fruiting.
- Increases crop yield.
QUESTION 7 (Livestock Parasite)
Specimen G: Tick
(a) Identify the specimen.
Answer: Tick.
(b) State four harmful effects on livestock.
Answer
- Blood loss.
- Disease transmission.
- Reduced weight gain.
- Skin damage.
(c) Mention four control measures.
Answer
- Regular dipping.
- Spraying with acaricides.
- Good sanitation.
- Rotational grazing where appropriate.
QUESTION 8 (Farm Produce)
Specimen H: Groundnut
(a) Identify the specimen.
Answer: Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea).
(b) State four uses.
Answer
- Cooking oil production.
- Human food.
- Livestock feed.
- Groundnut cake production.
(c) Mention four diseases or pests that commonly affect the crop.
Answer
- Groundnut rosette disease.
- Leaf spot disease.
- Aphids.
- Termites.
QUESTION 9 (Practical Observation)
A farmer intends to establish a vegetable garden.
(a) State five factors to consider before selecting the site.
Answer
- Soil fertility.
- Reliable water supply.
- Good drainage.
- Accessibility.
- Adequate sunlight.
(b) Outline five steps involved in preparing the land.
Answer
- Clear the land.
- Remove stumps and stones.
- Plough or dig the soil.
- Harrow and level the land.
- Form beds or ridges.
(c) State five advantages of proper land preparation.
Answer
- Better seed germination.
- Easier planting.
- Improved root penetration.
- Better weed control.
- Higher crop yield.
These questions are original practice materials designed around the practical competencies emphasized in the NECO Agricultural Science syllabus, including farm tools, crops, livestock, soils, fertilizers, pests, and practical farm management.
