1994 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Agricultural production in West Africa can be improved by the following except
A
ability of farmers to purchase mofern farm implements
B
expansive irrigation of farmlands
C
adoption and proper application of tested findings of agricultural research
D
continued adoption of the communal land holdig system
correct option: d
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Farm settlement scheme is an example of agricultural
A
programme
B
policy
C
commodity
D
subsidy
correct option: a
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Which of the following is not a problem of agricultural development?
A
inadequate land availability
B
lack of finance
C
improved and adequate storage facilities
D
lack of basic amenities and infrastructure
correct option: d
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land use is influenced by the following except
A
population density
B
population growth
C
climatic conditions
D
topography
correct option: e
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The response of crops to day-length is referred to as
A
photoperiodism
B
photosynthesis
C
photogenesis
D
venalization
correct option: a
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Coal is an example of
A
igneous rock
B
metamorphic rock
C
plutonic rock
D
volcanic rock
correct option: e
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What is the percentage of water content of a soil sample if the mass of fresh soil is 180 gm and mass of dried soil is 120 gram?
A
45.5%
B
40.4%
C
38.3%
D
35.3%
correct option: e
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Prolonged application of ammonium sulphate fertilizer on a given soil can lead to the
A
decay of tuber and root crops
B
increase in beneficial soil micro-organisms
C
increase in soil acidity
D
damage of soil structure
correct option: c
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Which of the following factors may be considered in adopting a particular method of irrigation?
A
topography of the land
B
characteristics of the soil
C
type of farming system
D
type of crops to be grown
correct option: c
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Land is considered to be an essential factor in agricultural production because
A
it is most abundant
B
it is important for development
C
crop, fisheries and livestock production are practised on land
D
it cannot be increased in quatity
correct option: c
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