1993 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Cassava and sugarcane are mainly propagated by
A
seeding
B
layering
C
budding
D
cutting
correct option: d
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Control of weeds of forage crops can be carried out by the following methods except
A
cutting
B
burning
C
use of herbicide
D
biological control
correct option: a
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The aim of a plant breeder in producing a crop variety which is tolerated to extreme of cold, drought, wind and heat is based on the
A
adaptation of the variety to climate conditions
B
enhancing the resistance of the variety to diseases
C
meeting the needs of the consumers
D
enhancing the resistance of the variety to pests
correct option: a
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The crop which can be processed into powered form for effective preservation include the following except
A
maize
B
yam
C
pepper
D
soya bean
correct option: e
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The popular pasture crops in Nigeria include the following except
A
giant ster
B
stylo
C
elephant grass
D
kudzu
correct option: e
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parboiling is carried out in the processing of rice in order to
A
decrease the amount of waste products
B
improve the taste of the rice
C
facilitate the polishing of rice
D
reduce percentages of breakage
correct option: d
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Which of the following is not a leafy vegetable?
A
lycopersicon esculentum
B
amaranthus spp
C
celsosia spp
D
corchorus spp
correct option: a
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Which of the following is not a control measure of cowpea weevil?
A
fumigation of stored seeds
B
stroage of seeds in air-tight containers
C
timely hervesting
D
dusting seeds with 0.5% lindane dust
correct option: e
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A pasture legume mixture cut and preserved but not dried for dry season feeding of livestock is referred to as
A
hay
B
soilage
C
fodder
D
silage
correct option: d
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The sites of microbial activities along the gastro-instentinal tract of ruminants include the following except
A
rumen
B
reticulum
C
large intestine
D
abomasum
correct option: a
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