1993 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Land tenure system is a process of
A
conversing soil types
B
determining the suitability of soil for agriculture
C
acquiring land for agricultural purposes
D
determining mineral deficiencies of a soil
correct option: c
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The disadvantages of land fragmentation include the following except
A
difficulty in effecting soil conservation practices
B
unsuitability of mechanising such land
C
facilitating the use of simple and cheap tools
D
enhancing wastage of labour
correct option: c
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Which of the following is not component of soil?
A
air
B
water
C
organic matter
D
microorganism
correct option: e
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The soil nutrient which is important as a constituent of plant proteins and hormones is
A
calcium
B
magnesium
C
iron
D
potassium
correct option: e
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Which of the following statement about crop rotation is not correct?
A
it involves alternating legumes with non-legumes
B
the use of legumes in rotation helps to maintain soil fertility
C
it encourages the build up of pests and diseases of crop
D
a good rotation system minimizes exposure of soil to erosion
correct option: c
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Which of the following is the best way to reduce surface run-off on farmlands?
A
adding more clay to the soil
B
providing adequate plant cover
C
planting acrss the slope
D
planting annual crops
correct option: b
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In the process of recycling carbon in nature, carbondioxide is used by crops during
A
respiration
B
decomposition
C
burning
D
fruiting
correct option: e
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Which of the following is a day-neutral crop?
A
millet
B
maize
C
coffee
D
tomato
correct option: b
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During the processes of soil formation, the cracks or crevices that are first noticed on the rocks are normally caused by
A
ice
B
man
C
wind
D
temperature
correct option: d
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The major climatic factors influencing agricultural activities in the tropics include the following except
A
rainfall
B
temperature
C
sunlight
D
pressure
correct option: c
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