1994 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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The planting depth of rice grain is about
A
2-4 cm
B
6-8 cm
C
8-10 cm
D
10-12 cm
correct option: a
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Which of the following is the botanical name for guinea grass?
A
panicum maximum
B
pennisetum pupureum
C
eleusine indica
D
pennisetum maximum
correct option: a
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The benefits derived from wildlife conservation practices include the following except
A
perservation of rera spacies of wild animals
B
source of food for man
C
tourist attraction
D
preservation of land for future use
correct option: d
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What is the effect of applying pressure on a ring inserted through the nostril of a bull?
A
breaking of the septum
B
reducing the resistance of the bull
C
easing the flow of mucus
D
facilitating the feeding of the bull
correct option: b
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Which of the following statement on ration is not correct?
A
chick ration is used to feed chicks from a day-old to six weeks old
B
growers ration is used to feed growing chicks between the ages of 5 and 17 weeks
C
layer ration is used to feed layers
D
starter ration is used for feeding broiler chicks from day-old to six weeks old
correct option: e
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Which of the following is not a pasture legume?
A
pueraria
B
calopogonium
C
centrosema
D
andropogon
correct option: d
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A nutritional deficiency disease of livestock is
A
rinderpest
B
contagious abortion
C
oesteomalacia
D
coccidiosis
correct option: c
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Which type of soil is usually preferred in terms of chemical properties in siting fish ponds?
A
neutral or alkaline soil
B
very alkaline soil
C
moderately acidic
D
peaty soil
correct option: b
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The most important advantage of in-breeding is that
A
offspring show hybrid vigour
B
offspring grow more rapidly
C
offspring that can withstand variation of environment is produced
D
specific qualities of an animal are preserved and concentarted
correct option: d
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The farm animal whose skin or hide cannot be used for leader production is
A
goat
B
sheep
C
chicken
D
cattle
correct option: c
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