2009 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the relaxation of the pelvic ligaments and cervix during parturition?
A
testosterone
B
progesterone
C
oxytocin
D
relaxin
correct option: c
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42
The signs of heat in animals include the following except
A
red and swollen vulva
B
restlessness ans nervousness
C
attempting to mount other animals
D
increased appetite
correct option: d
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43
Which of the following is not an abiotic condition that affects livestock production?
A
sunlight
B
rainfall
C
temperature
D
predators
correct option: d
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44
Cows should not be allowed to eat plenty of young fresh pastures because they will
A
develop anthrax
B
develop bloat
C
refuse to eat concentrate
D
become infested with worms
correct option: b
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45
In commercial egg production, the most effective management system is
A
deep litter
B
free range
C
battery
D
fold
correct option: c
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46
Which of the following statements is true of a pig which has only one testis?
A
it will be sterile
B
it can still produce viable sperm
C
all the spermtozoa will be dead
D
it will not be able to mate a sow
correct option: b
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47
The ingredient which is not a major source of minerals in animal feeds is
A
oyster shell
B
fish meal
C
bone meal
D
palm kernal meal
correct option: d
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48
If a soyabean meal contains 45% crude protein, what quantity of it should be provided to laying flock to supply 5.00 kg of protein?
A
11.11 kg
B
9.09 kg
C
2.75 kg
D
2.25 kg
correct option: d
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49
The following are common grasses in the rangeland except
A
panicum maximum
B
calopogonium mucunoides
C
cynodon dactylon
D
imperate cylindrical
correct option: b
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50
Disease of animals that can also be transferred to humans are
A
nutritional
B
physiological
C
zoonotic
D
parasitic
correct option: c
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