2000 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The main aim of establishing game reserves is to
A
prevent rare species of wild animals from extinction
B
generate income
C
provide employment
D
discourage poaching
correct option: a
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The equatorial rain forest belt is not usually used for cattle production because of the
A
low relative humidity
B
absence of natural grasslands
C
incidence of tse-tse flies
D
dense vegetative growth
correct option: c
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Which of the following is not an example of metamorphic rock?
A
granite
B
gneiss
C
schist
D
quartzite
correct option: a
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The most important factor affecting the rate of erosion is the
A
amount of organic matter in the soil
B
slope of the land
C
composition of soil
D
amount of rainfall
correct option: d
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Which of the following soil characteristics is constant?
A
moisture content
B
texture
C
structure
D
mineral matter content
correct option: a
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A farmer who applies gypsum on his farmland intends to
A
decrease soil acidity
B
increase soil acidity
C
decrease soil alkalinity
D
increase soil alkalinity
correct option: a
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In the nitrogen cycle,nitrosomonas and nitrobacter are responsible for
A
ammonification
B
nitrification
C
dentrification
D
nitrogen reduction
correct option: b
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Wood ash and oil palm bunches are rich sources of
A
potassium
B
nitrogen
C
molybdenum
D
sulphur
correct option: a
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If 200kg of NPK fertilizer is required for an hectare of maize farm, calculate the amount of the fertilizer required for 15 hectares of maize farm.
A
600 kg
B
2,000 kg
C
3,000 kg
D
6,000 kg
correct option: c
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Which of the following is the correct trend in the historical development of power on the farm?
A
animal power-man power-mechanical power
B
man power-animal power-mechanical power
C
man power-mechanical power-animal power
D
animal power-mechanical power-man power
correct option: b
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