WAEC - Agricultural Science (2020)

  • 1
    A nation exports agricultural produce mainly to?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    earn foreign exchange
  • 2
    Quarantine measures in agriculture are aimed at?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    preventing the introduction of pests and diseases
  • 3
    Which of the following statement is not true about farming in West Africa?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    mechanisation is fully adopted
  • 4
    Mechanical power is not usually required in?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    staking of yams
  • 5

    The illustrated equipment is called?

    Απάντηση
    (D)
    ranging pole
  • 6

    The illustrated equipment is used for?

    Απάντηση
    (A)
    making drills
  • 7

    Calculate the area of the farmland.

    Απάντηση
    (B)
    0.36ha
  • 8
    The major objective of farm planning is to?
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    maximize the use of available resources
  • 9

    Which factor of production has the following characteristics?

    I.Free gift of nature
    II.Limited in supply
    III.Immobile

    Απάντηση
    (A)
    land
  • 10
    Igneous rocks can easily be identified through their?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    coarse texture
  • 11
    Water which rises above the water table in the soil and is held in fine medium pores between soil particles by surface tension is?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    capillary water
  • 12
    An oven dried soil sample of mass 8g had a mass of 1.6g after it was completely burnt. Determine the percentage of humus in the soil sample.
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    80%
  • 13
    The deficiency of nitrogen in a maize plant can be corrected by applying?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    sulphate of ammonia
  • 14
    The structure of sandy soils can be described as?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    single-grained
  • 15

    The cropping system illustrated in the table is?

    Απάντηση
    (B)
    crop rotation
  • 16

    Which of the following crops can conveniently replace maize in the table?

    Απάντηση
    (D)
    millet
  • 17
    The following bacteria are important in the nitrogen cycle except?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    rhizobium
  • 18
    Determine the ratio of nutrients in NPK 5-10-15.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    1:2:3
  • 19
    Which of the following methods of irrigation is most efficient in terms of water conservation?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    drip irrigation
  • 20
    Which of the following crops is dicotyledonous?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    vigna unguiculata
  • 21
    Crops which grow and mature within few weeks of their cultivation are called?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    ephemeral crops
  • 22
    If the yield of cowpea is 750kg per hectare, calculate the yield of cowpea from a 20 hectare farm.
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    15,000kg
  • 23

    Which of the following statements about threshing of rice are true?

    I.Rice grains are separated from the panicle
    II.Breakage of some grains could occur
    III.The grains are polished

    Απάντηση
    (D)
    I, II and III
  • 24
    An important reason for staking yam is to?
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    expose the leaves to sunlight
  • 25
    A crop that can be propagated by stem cutting is?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    cassava
  • 26
    Which of the following diseases of tomato is caused by nematode?
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    fusarium wilt
  • 27
    The yield of cocoa trees is not influenced by?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    method of harvesting
  • 28
    The following crops are fiber crops except?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    onion
  • 29
    The fencing and partitioning of a pastureland into paddocks is meant to?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    control grazing and ensure regeneration of pasture
  • 30
    When a gene is expressed in the phenotype in a homoxygous or heterogous form, that gene is said to be?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    regeneration
  • 31
    Uncontrolled burning of forests encourages?
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    deforestation
  • 32
    Which of the following tree species is suitable for making electric poles?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    teak
  • 33
    A pest that attacks stored maize grain is?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    rodent
  • 34
    An agricultural system which combines crop production with forest establishment is known as?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    taungya farming
  • 35
    An important characteristic of pigs is that they are?
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    highly prolific
  • 36
    Digestion in ruminants is mainly?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    microbial and enzymatic
  • 37
    If 30 eggs make up a crate of eggs, how many eggs are in 2 packs assuming a pack contains 10 crates of eggs?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    600 eggs
  • 38
    In a brooder house, which of the following factors is monitored with the use of wet and dry hygrometer?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    relative humidity
  • 39
    Which of the following statements is not a reason for feeding farm animals?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    production of inorganic manure
  • 40
    Rickets in farm animals can be controlled by?
    Απάντηση
    (D)
    adding fish meal and oyster shell to animal feed
  • 41
    The methods of rangeland improvement which ensure continuous herbage growth during the dry season are?
    Απάντηση
    (C)
    fertiliser application and irrigation
  • 42
    Tapeworm, liver fluke and roundworm can be controlled by?
    Απάντηση
    (B)
    drenching
  • 43

    The part which a bait is attached before lowering the tool in water is labelled?

    Απάντηση
    (D)
    I
  • 44

    Which of the labelled parts enables the tool to float on water when fish is caught?

    Απάντηση
    (A)
    IV
  • 45
    Which of the following statements is not a precaution measure in bee keeping?
    Απάντηση
    (A)
    the apiary should not be fenced to allow for proper ventilation