1995 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
11
A metamorphic limestone is
A
marble
B
gneiss
C
quartzite
D
schist
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12
A soil with pH2 can be described as
A
moderately acidic
B
moderatly alkaline
C
neutral
D
highly alkaline
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13
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
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14
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
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15
Flood irrigation is mainly used in
A
arid area
B
subtropical area
C
tropical area
D
sloppy area
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16
Which of the following factors has the greatest influence on crop production?
A
light
B
vegetation
C
water
D
air movement
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17
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
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18
The study and management of forests and forest resources is known as
A
agro forestry
B
taungya
C
wildlife
D
forestry
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19
The most suitable soil for cultivating yam is
A
sand
B
silt
C
sandy clay
D
clay
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20
Jute, cotton and sisal are
A
oil crops
B
parental crops
C
fibre crops
D
vegetable crops
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