NECO 2025 Agricultural Science – Questions and Answers

NECO 2025 Agricultural Science: Agricultural Science is a core subject offered in the NECO SSCE that examines students’ understanding of farming principles, livestock management, crop production, soil science, and the impact of agriculture on the economy. The exam includes theory, objective, and practical components.

Table of Contents

1. Table of Contents
2. Introduction
3. NECO 2025 Agricultural Science Timetable
4. Exam Structure
5. Key Areas to Study
6. Sample Objective Questions
7. Sample Essay Questions
8. Practical/Specimen Information
9. Exam Tips
10. Grading Guide
11. Conclusion.

This guide offers a full breakdown of the NECO 2025 Agricultural Science examination, including timetable, structure, key topics, sample questions, practical specimen focus, exam tips, grading, and conclusion to help students excel.

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NECO 2025 Agricultural Science Timetable

• Paper I (Practical): Friday, 18th July 2025 — 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
• Papers III & II (Objective and Essay): Friday, 25th July 2025 — 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Exam Structure

• Paper I (Objective, 50 marks):
  50 multiple-choice questions covering general agricultural knowledge and applications.
• Paper II (Essay, 100 marks):
  Candidates are to answer four questions from six options. Questions may cover crop production, animal husbandry, soil science, and farm management.
• Paper III (Practical, 50 marks):
  Based on physical specimens such as seeds, tools, leaves, soil samples, and animal parts. Candidates observe and answer structured questions.

Key Areas to Study

• Importance and branches of agriculture
• Soil formation, types, and properties
• Crop production practices
• Farm tools and machinery
• Pests and diseases of crops and livestock
• Animal husbandry: types, breeding, and feeding
• Agricultural ecology and environment
• Agricultural economics and extension
• Irrigation and drainage systems
• Agricultural marketing and record keeping
• Specimen identification and use

Sample Objective Questions

1. Which of the following is an example of a leguminous crop?
   A. Rice
   B. Maize
   C. Cowpea
   D. Cassava
   Answer: C
2. The major nutrient required for leaf development is
   A. Potassium
   B. Phosphorus
   C. Calcium
   D. Nitrogen
   Answer: D
3. A disease caused by fungi is
   A. Anthrax
   B. Coccidiosis
   C. Cassava mosaic
   D. Rust
   Answer: D
4. Which tool is used for pruning trees?
   A. Hoe
   B. Cutlass
   C. Secateurs
   D. Pickaxe
   Answer: C
5. The main product from poultry layers is
   A. Meat
   B. Eggs
   C. Feathers
   D. Droppings
   Answer: B

Sample Essay Questions

1. Explain five roles of agriculture in the economic development of Nigeria.
2. Describe the steps involved in raising tomatoes from planting to harvesting.
3. With the aid of a diagram, describe the digestive system of a ruminant animal.
4. State and explain five functions of the Ministry of Agriculture.
5. Identify five farm tools and describe one function of each.

Practical/Specimen Information

• Candidates are shown physical specimens such as leaves, seeds, farm tools, fertilizer samples, pests, and animal body parts.
• Questions require identification, drawing, labeling, stating uses, and classifying specimens.
• Common specimens include maize seed, hoe, NPK fertilizer, earthworm, cowpea leaf, cassava tuber, poultry feed, and weevil.

Exam Tips

• Study and revise NECO practical specimen lists and identification features.
• Practice drawing labeled diagrams of tools, pests, plant parts, and animal systems.
• Memorize agricultural terms, definitions, and principles.
• Know common crop and animal diseases, symptoms, and control measures.
• Use past NECO questions to practice structured and essay responses.
• In theory papers, structure your answers clearly and support them with examples.

Grading Guide

Grade	Score Range	Interpretation
A1	75 – 100	Excellent
B2	70 – 74	Very Good
B3	65 – 69	Good
C4	60 – 64	Credit
C5	55 – 59	Credit
C6	50 – 54	Credit
D7	45 – 49	Pass
E8	40 – 44	Pass
F9	0 – 39	Fail

See Also

• WAEC 2025 Result Release Date: And How to Check Waec Results
• NECO 2025 results release date when will neco results be out?

Conclusion
Success in the NECO 2025 Agricultural Science exam requires a balanced understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical application. Candidates must focus on mastering crop and animal production techniques, soil science, pest management, and specimen identification. Effective use of past papers and thorough revision of practical materials will ensure strong performance in all three papers.

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