NECO Fisheries Practical Questions 2024 Latest Update

– NECO Fisheries Practical Questions –

NECO Fisheries Practical Questions are out now on our website. In this article, I will show you past NECO Fisheries Practical random repeated questions for free.

About NECO

The establishment of the National Examinations Council (NECO) in April 1999 is a culmination of the reaction of the Federal Government.

This was too widespread escalating agitations for a national examination outfit that would respond to the Nigerian needs and demands.

As well as cope with the annually increasing number of secondary school candidates to take Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) nationwide.

A Series of panels had earlier been set up to address the issues before this vital decision was taken.

The Mission

To deliver examinations whose results are trusted worldwide for their credibility.

The Vision

To become a major player in the global assessment industry.

Core Value

Redefining the future of the Nigerian child through quality assessment.

The National Examinations Council (also known as NECO) is an examination body in Nigeria that conducts the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination and the General Certificate in Education in June/July and December/January, respectively.

NECO Fisheries Practical Questions

Practical Questions

1. (a) Identify specimens A, B and C

(b) State three uses of specimen A.

(c) Describe the process of making specimen A.

(d) Name four other by-products of fish apart from A.

2. (a) State nine benefits of raising specimen B.

(b) Describe three management systems used in raising specimen B

Theory Questions

Question 1

Define each of the following terms:

(i) fisheries;

(ii) fishery. [4 marks]

(b) A pond measures 10 m by 20 m by 1.5 m in length, breadth and depth respectively. Determine the:

(i) area of the pond;

(ii) volume of the pond;

(iii) the number of fish that could be stocked in the pond if the stocking rate is 8 fish/m2. [6 marks]

(c) State three factors that should be considered when selecting a site for the construction of a fish pond. [3 marks]

(d) Define the term induced breeding. [2 marks]

(e) Outline five steps involved in induced breeding. [5 marks]

Question 2

(a) List five parameters of water quality that affect fishes in a pond. [5 marks]

(b) Name five conditions that could reduce the level of dissolved oxygen in a fish pond. [5 marks]

(c) State five daily management practices carried out in a fish pond. [5 marks]

(d) List five items used in constructing a seine net. [5 marks]

Question 3

(a) (i) List four methods involved in capturing fisheries.

(ii) Mention four facilities that could be used to rear fish.

(iv) Distinguish between fish food and fish feed. [10 marks]

(b) (i) A farmer cultivated Tilapia and Clarias sp in a pond at the same time.

What type of aquaculture was practised?

(ii) Mention four materials that could be used to package smoked fish for marketing.

(c) List five causes of pollution in water bodies. [5 marks]

Question 5

(a) (i) Name three materials used in liming fish ponds.

(ii) State four effects of over-fertilization.

(iii) State three factors that could affect fish growth.

(iv) Describe a fish pond. [12 marks]

(b) State two activities that could be carried out in each of the following steps during fish pond construction:

(i) site selection;

(ii) staking;

(iii) stripping of topsoil;

(iv) dyke construction. [8 marks]

DISCLAIMER! These are not real NECO Fisheries Practical Questions, but likely repeated questions over the years to help candidates understand the nature of their examinations. Ensure to note every question provided on this page.

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