1992 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The removal of excess water from the soil surface and the upper subsoil is known as
A
irrigation
B
drainage
C
evaporation
D
surface turn-off
correct option: b
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Which of the following is not an effect of manuring on the soil?
A
adding plant nutrients to the soil
B
releasing adequate plant nutrients of the appropriate time
C
facilitating soil aeration and movement of soil moisture
D
enhancing the activities of soil microorganisms
correct option: b
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A soil with low PH value can be improved by the addition of
A
ammonium sulphate
B
calcium carbonate
C
sodium chloride
D
sodium nitrate
correct option: b
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Which of the following factors will cause etiolation in crops?
A
law humidity
B
high light intensity
C
high humidity
D
low temperature
correct option: e
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Which of the following tools is the best for making seed beds?
A
hand fork
B
mattock
C
shovel
D
spade
correct option: c
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The windmill is normally used as a source of power in
A
pumping well water
B
soil drainage
C
ridging
D
erosion control
correct option: a
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The most appropriate farm machinery for breaking soil is the
A
harrow
B
plough
C
ridger
D
tractor
correct option: b
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An area of land where fruit trees are cultivated is commonly called
A
an orchard
B
a plantation
C
a nursery
D
an estate
correct option: a
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The natural grasslands of West Africa are generally located in the
A
sahel region
B
guinea savanna
C
mangrove area
D
equatorial region
correct option: b
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Which of the following forest trees is a soft wood?
A
Mahogany
B
Teak
C
Shea-butter
D
Ebony
correct option: e
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