1995 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
The most important factor that determines the rate of agriculture development in a country is the
A
readiness of farmers to adopt viable agricultural research results
B
quantity of herbicides used in the country
C
number of machinery available in the country
D
provision of raw materials for industries
correct option: a
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The newly introduced government agricultural programme in Nigeria is
A
operation feed the nation
B
green revolution
C
agricultural development projects
D
agricultural insurance scheme
correct option: c
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A characteristic feature of subsistence agriculture is
A
supply of labour by farm families
B
wholesale of farm harvest
C
purchasing of seeds for planting
D
dieases control
correct option: a
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Which of the following will retain the greatest amount of water?
A
clay
B
loam
C
sandy loam
D
sand
correct option: a
Of all soil types, clay retains water best. It runs the risk of becoming waterlogged, and so it may not be suitable for growing all types of plants.
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The most common soil mineral found in all crystalline rocks and a main constituent of granite and sandstone is
A
biotite
B
quartz
C
mica
D
granite
correct option: b
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The factors affecting formation of soil include the following except
A
organisms
B
time
C
topography
D
catena
correct option: d
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Inhibition of root and bark development, fruiting and seed formation in crops is due to the deficiency of
A
phosphorus
B
boron
C
nitrogen
D
chlorine
correct option: a
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Which of the following is not an effect of grazing on the soil?
A
enrichment of soil with animal dung
B
exposure of soil to erosion
C
destruction of soil structure
D
increase in soil acidity
correct option: d
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In underground drainage
A
ditches are constructed to remove excess water
B
furrows in which water collects are made
C
water seeps into the tiles to reach an outlet where water is disposed
D
water is pumped through perforated pipes to crops
correct option: c
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Which of the following is not an edaphic factor affecting agricultural production?
A
soil PH
B
soil texture
C
predators
D
soil structure
correct option: c
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