1991 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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Management practices of established pasture include the following except
A
fencing
B
transplanting
C
replanting
D
manuring
correct option: c
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Temperature is an important factor which is monitored in fish ponds because
A
it determines the feeding rate in fish
B
its fluctuation retards fish reproduction
C
it affects the metabolic processes in fish
D
it decreases the reaction of fishes to other water organisms
correct option: c
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Diarrhoea tainted with blood is a symptom of
A
trypanosomiasis
B
coccidiosis
C
ketosis
D
brucellosis
correct option: c
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The major cause of spoilage in fresh fish is
A
high humidity
B
fungal attack
C
high moisture content
D
bacterial attack
correct option: d
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Selection of breeding males based on the performance of their female relatives is known as
A
sib-selection
B
individual selection
C
tandem-method
D
progeny testing
correct option: a
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A farmer uses his agricultural loans for the following except
A
paying labour wages
B
hiring machineries and tools
C
purchasing drugs for livestock
D
paying for seeds
correct option: e
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What is the effect of stability of market price on a produce? The
A
profit of the producer would be constant if there is no increase in cost inputs
B
profit of the retailer will be decreased
C
wholesaler will earn more from his sales
D
consumers will willingly buy more of the produce
correct option: a
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From which of the following sources can agricultural credits be more easily obtained by peasant farmers?
A
commercial banks
B
wholesalers
C
money lenders
D
government agencies
correct option: e
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Net worth statement can be referred to as
A
balance sheet
B
farm record book
C
profit and loss account
D
farm trading account
correct option: a
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Which of the following activities is correct about agricultural extension agent?
A
teaching farmers the management of exotic breeds of animals and crops
B
educating farmers on the use of improved inputs and techniques in agriculture
C
training school leavers to become professional farmers
D
encouraging graduates to take up agriculture as a profession
correct option: b
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