1995 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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A metamorphic limestone is
A
marble
B
gneiss
C
quartzite
D
schist
correct option: a
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A soil with pH2 can be described as
A
moderately acidic
B
moderatly alkaline
C
neutral
D
highly alkaline
correct option: e
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Which of the following will be responsible for the poor yield of fertile soil in a high rainfall area?
A
leaching of soil nutrients
B
very low pH value of land
C
lack of soil microbes
D
high alkalinity of soil
correct option: a
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Crop rotation has the following effects on the soil except
A
maintenance of soil fertility
B
reducing concentration of soil pests
C
improving soil structure
D
reducing soil erosion
correct option: e
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Flood irrigation is mainly used in
A
arid area
B
subtropical area
C
tropical area
D
sloppy area
correct option: a
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Which of the following factors has the greatest influence on crop production?
A
light
B
vegetation
C
water
D
air movement
correct option: a
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Which of the following is not a reason for preferring rotational grazing to continuous grazing?
A
avoiding build-up of livestock pests
B
obtaining uniform quality of herbage
C
encouraging persistence of desired species
D
breaking the life-cycle of some pests
correct option: e
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The study and management of forests and forest resources is known as
A
agro forestry
B
taungya
C
wildlife
D
forestry
correct option: d
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The most suitable soil for cultivating yam is
A
sand
B
silt
C
sandy clay
D
clay
correct option: e
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Jute, cotton and sisal are
A
oil crops
B
parental crops
C
fibre crops
D
vegetable crops
correct option: c
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