1994 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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An effective way of preventing anaemia in piglets raised under intensive system is to provide them with
A
milk supplement
B
salt lick
C
protein supplement
D
drugs containing iron
correct option: d
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All the following are components of balance diet except
A
carbohydrates
B
mineral and vitamin
C
protein
D
fats and oils
correct option: e
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Natural immunity against diseases is conferred on the newly born animal through
A
vaccination
B
sanitation
C
administration of antibiotics
D
feeding with colostrum
correct option: d
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Which of the following is the reason for smoking fish?
A
removing parasites
B
preserving it
C
increasing putrefaction
D
increasing its quality
correct option: b
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Using N'dama bull to mate Muturu cow is an example of
A
inbreeding
B
selection
C
cross-breeding
D
introduction
correct option: c
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The signs of approaching parturition include the following except
A
preparation of nests by the dam
B
swelling of the vulva
C
enlargement of the mammary glands
D
mounting of other animals
correct option: d
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Farmers can minimize risks association with farming business by
A
flexible budgeting
B
adopting farm assurance policy
C
diversification of farming enterprise
D
practising monoculture
correct option: b
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Farmers often find it difficult to obtain loans from banks for agricultural projects because they
A
have no guarantors
B
have no collaterals
C
lack information on agricultural loans
D
lack technical know-how
correct option: b
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Which of the following is not correct about market in agriculture? it is
A
the aggregate of contacts between buyers and sellers
B
an arena for organising and facilitating business activities
C
a number of people in contact with each other for the purpose of buying and selling
D
a place for social activities
correct option: d
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The government operates its extension programme by using the following methods except
A
establishment of demonstration plots
B
use of wall poster and handbills
C
organisation of agricultural shows and farmers festivals
D
provision of in-service training for farmers
correct option: e
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