Waec 1996 Agriculture Past Questions And Answers
1
Tomato crops are usually staked to
- A. accelerate rate of ripening of the fruits
- B. accelerate growth
- C. prevent rotting of fruits
- D. induce flowering
2
Which of the following diseases of crops is not caused by a fungus?
- A. panama disease of banana
- B. smut of rice
- C. mould of stored grain
- D. streak of maize
3
A perennial is a crop which
- A. reaches maturity early and stops producing fruits before two years
- B. can grow and produce fruits for more than two years
- C. stops producing fruit two years after planting
- D. cannot flower during two consecutive growing seasons
4
Which of the following is not a protective function of forests?
- A. soil conservation
- B. wind break
- C. wildlife conservation
- D. tourist attraction
5
Write short notes on the following plant diseases. (a) blackpod of cocoa; (b) leaf blight of cassava.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1996 THEORY6
Common management particles in pastures include the following except
- A. rotational grazing
- B. weed and pest control
- C. fertilizer application
- D. overstocking
7
The increasing significance of agricultural finance include the following except
- A. farmers inability to meet its expected production target
- B. farmers ability to adjust to changing economic conditions
- C. increase in farm efficiency
- D. insuring crops against failure
8
(a) Describe briefly four common survey equipment or tools including their various uses. (b) Enumerate the importance of farm surveying and planning in agriculture.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1996 THEORY9
The process by which a forest is renewed artificially is known as
- A. forest regeneration
- B. forest plantation
- C. selective exploitation
- D. deforestation
10
An effective way of ensuring built-in resistance to disease in calves is to
- A. vaccinater calves at weaning
- B. allow calves access to colostrum
- C. ensure regular veterinary check-up
- D. observe proper quarantine