Agriculture Past Questions And Answers
An important function of mulching is that it
- A. increases soil temperature
- B. provides soil with nutrients
- C. conserves moisture in the soil
- D. increases rate of evaporation
The fencing and partitioning of a pastureland into paddocks is meant to?
- A. suppress weeds that compete with pasture crops
- B. control grazing and ensure regeneration of pasture
- C. allow free movement of ruminants on the pasture
- D. prevent lodging of the pasture plants
The soil nutrient which is important as a constituent of plant proteins and hormones is
- A. calcium
- B. sulphur
- C. iron
- D. potassium
(a) Give three advantages and three disadvantages of the deep litter system of poultry management. [6 marks]
(b) State three reasons for carrying out each of the following animal husbandry practices:
(i)castration of goats;
(ii)creep feeding of pigs.[6 marks]
(c) Name four local breeds of cattle reared in West Africa. [4marks]
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2011 THEORYWhich of the following statement about slatted floors in livestock housing are true? They I.lessen labour requirements II.reduce odour in pens III.hamper movement of animals
- A. I and II only
- B. I and III only
- C. II and III only
- D. I,II and III
The hormone which is secreted by the testes and its responsible for stimulating male sexual characteristics is known as
- A. progesterone
- B. testosterone
- C. gonadotropin
- D. oestrogen
Which of the following is not a monocotyledon plant?
- A) Orange
- B) Banana
- C) Rice
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In animal production, immature spermatozoa are stored in the?
- A. urethra
- B. scrotum
- C. epididymis
- D. prostrate gland
The problems associated with farm irrigation do not include
- A. high cost of irrigation equipment
- B. increase in soil pH
- C. continuous supply of irrigation water
- D. build up of pests on farms
(a) Explain briefly four factors of soil formation. (b) List four chemical processes in the weathering of rocks.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1998 THEORY