1998 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The particle size of silt is
A
above 2 mm
B
0.2 mm-2 mm
C
0.02 mm-0.2 mm
D
0.002 mm-0.02 mm
correct option: d
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If the percentage of nitrogen in ammonium sulphate fertilizer is 20%, calculate the amount of nitrogen in 500 kg of the fertilizer.
A
20 kg
B
40 kg
C
50 kg
D
100 kg
correct option: d
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Fruit formation in plants may be delayed by excessive availability of
A
nitrogen
B
phosphorus
C
carbon
D
sulphur
correct option: b
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The system of irrigation whereby water is introduced as a sheet over farmland is referred to as
A
shadoof
B
channel
C
flooding
D
underground
correct option: e
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The major advantage of drainage in agriculture is
A
promoting growth of micro-organisms
B
supplying adequate nutrients to the soil
C
removing excess water from the soil
D
aiding decomposition of materials in the soil
correct option: c
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Which of the following groups of farm equipment use electricity as their source of power?
A
milking machine, incubator and refrigerator
B
incubator, sprayer, refrigerator and water pump
C
planter, milking machine and sprayer
D
sprayer, incubator and harvester
correct option: a
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Combine harvester is usually used for harvesting
A
pepper
B
rice
C
tomato
D
rubber
correct option: b
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One hectare of a school farm equals
A
1000cm2
B
1000m2
C
10,000cm2
D
10,000m2
correct option: d
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In a farm lay-out, the best site for a fish pond is
A
a steep slope
B
an undulating land
C
a flat land
D
a gently sloping valley
correct option: b
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Which of these groups of crops require nursery for their successful cultivation?
A
rice, maize, pepper and okro
B
cassava, guinea corn, tomato and cowpea
C
tomato, orange, soya bean and rice
D
cocoa, orange, tomato and oil palm
correct option: d
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