1990 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Subsistence farming can be appropriately described as planting of crops and rearing of livestock
A
for the benefit of the whole country
B
as export for earning foreign exchange
C
for the benefit of the community only
D
for the benefit of the farmer and his family
correct option: d
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Which of the following is not the role of government in agricultural production?
A
provision of loans and credits
B
building of storage facilities
C
establishment of efficient marketing outlets
D
provision of subsidies
correct option: e
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In encouraging farmers to produce more of a particular crop, the Nigerian government has helped farmers in marketing that crop through the establishment of
A
rural schools of agriculture
B
markets for the sale of crops
C
marketing boards
D
rural extension offices
correct option: c
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Which of the following factors affecting land availability and use is a socio-economic factor?
A
population pressure
B
soil type
C
topography
D
farming systems
correct option: a
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A crop not requiring more than 750 mm annual rainfall is most suitable for cultivation in
A
swampy forest
B
sahel savanna
C
rain forest
D
sudan savanna
correct option: b
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The major factor influencing the physical or mechanical breakdown of rocks into finer particles include the following except
A
man
B
animal
C
wind
D
water
correct option: e
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Which of the following nutrient element is a macro-nutrient?
A
phosphorus
B
zinc
C
iron
D
manganese
correct option: a
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using organic manure on the soil?
A
spreading of pests and diseases
B
reducing the rate of evaporation from soil surfaces
C
improving the nitrogen content of soil
D
increasing the humus content of soil
correct option: a
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Which of the following factors is not considered in 5the use of irrigation?
A
weed seed distribution over the farm
B
cost of maintenance
C
availability of water
D
build up of pests and diseases
correct option: e
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By which of the following ways is the agricultural production in Nigeria affected by topography
A
lowering of crop quality
B
determining the manure requirement of a farm
C
lowering the leve of production
D
increasing the pest incidence on crops
correct option: e
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