1992 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Which of the following methods would quickly provide a large harvest of oranges from a tree with desirable qualities?
A
planting the seeds of the plant with the desirable qualities
B
Crossing orange trees with those of desirable qualities
C
Applying special fertilizer to the other citrus trees
D
Grafting a branch from the tree with desirable qualities to the stock of other citrus trees
correct option: d
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Which of the following is not an aim of improving crops?
A
producing crops which are resistant to diseases and pests
B
producing crops which are adapted to adverse weather conditions
C
increasing yield by planting high yielding and vigorous varieties
D
improving the qualities of farm produce
correct option: e
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good pasture?
A
Ability to withstand extremes of climate and soil conditions
B
Ability to withstand competition from weeds or other forage crops
C
Ability to produce high quality fresh leaves
D
High palatability and nutritional content
correct option: e
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Feed carotene is usually converted into
A
vitamin K
B
vitamin E
C
vitamin D
D
vitamin B
correct option: e
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of battery cage?
A
High rate of egg production
B
production of eggs which cannot be hatched
C
production of eggs which do not break easily
D
regulation of feed consumption
correct option: b
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Routine operation in cattle farming include the following except
A
dehorning
B
castration
C
identification marking
D
de-worming
correct option: e
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The act of mating in chicken is known as
A
treading
B
service
C
topping
D
breeding
correct option: a
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Stud bull is the term used in describing
A
a castrated male cattle
B
a bull kept mainly for breeding
C
an old bull used for draft purposes
D
a bull used for artificial insemination only
correct option: b
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When an animal is being fed on a ration that does not increase its value but keeps the animal in good health and constant weight, the animal is said to be on a
A
production ration
B
creep feed
C
maintenance ration
D
concentrate
correct option: c
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The ways by which a pasture can be improved include the following except
A
over-grazing
B
weed control
C
reseeding
D
irrigation
correct option: a
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