1998 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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Which of the following symptoms occurs when there is deficiency of iron and copper in livestock rations?
A
rickets
B
scaly skin
C
reduced growth rate
D
anaemia
correct option: d
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The methods of rangeland management include the following except
A
overgrazing
B
good irrigation schedule
C
rotational grazing
D
fertilizer application
correct option: a
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A miracidium is a larval stage of a
A
tapeworm
B
liver fluke
C
trypanosome
D
tick
correct option: b
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The foot and mouth disease of cattle is caused by a
A
virus
B
bacterium
C
fungus
D
nematode
correct option: a
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Which of the following is most ideal when cow dies due to anthrax disease?
A
bury or burn the carcass of the dead animal immediately
B
slaughter all other animal in the herd
C
cull the close relations of the dead animal
D
fumigate all pens
correct option: c
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The depth of a fish pond depends on the
A
location
B
landscape
C
type of fish to be reared
D
age of fish
correct option: c
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Cow dung is usually added to a fish pond in order to encourage the growth of
A
lichen and mosses
B
phytoplankton and zooplankton
C
celosia and amaranthus
D
shallot and lilly
correct option: b
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The mating of different breeds of animals is known as
A
out breeding
B
cross-breeding
C
line-breeding
D
in-breeding
correct option: b
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Which of the following types of labour is commonly used in peasant agriculture?
A
skilled
B
casual
C
migratory
D
family
correct option: d
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The quantity of food crop available for sale at the current market price over a period of time is known as
A
demand
B
joint supply
C
supply
D
competitive demand
correct option: c
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