Question 116:

• JAMB 2015

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

Question 117:

• JAMB 2015

In preparing for parturition of a sow, warmth should be provided to

A. Promote growth of hair of the young
B. Make the young suckle colostrum's
C. Prevent anaemia in the young
D. Prevent chilling of the young.

Question 118:

• JAMB 2015

In which layer of the soil profile do most biological activities occur?

A. D-horizon
B. C-horizon
C. B-horizon
D. A-horizon

Question 119:

• JAMB 2015

Which of the following statements about agricultural development are true? It leads to


I. increased processing of produce
II. Increased food production.
III. High productivity.
IV. Increased agricultural labour force.

A. I, II and III only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III and IV only
D. II, II and IV only

Question 120:

• JAMB 2015

Under the communal land tenure system, farmers find it difficult to secure loans because

A. Land holdings are small and fragmented
B. They are poor
C. Land holdings cannot be used as security
D. They are mostly illiterate.