2010 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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The survey instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles on the field is the
A
theodolite
B
prismatic compass
C
offset staff
D
arrow
correct option: a
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A farmstead should be located close to a source of water because of the following reasons except
A
reduction of overhead cost
B
operation of efficient irrigation system
C
processing of farm produce
D
erosion of farm structures
correct option: d
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Which of the following activities are cultural practices? I. Harrowing II. Filling-in III. Mulching
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
correct option: d
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Training of yam vines is important to
A
ease passage in the farm
B
suppress weeds
C
increase photosynthesis
D
prevent rodent attack
correct option: c
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Grafting involves the
A
fusion of the gametes of two plants
B
inducement of rooting from two stems
C
transfer of a bud from one plant to another
D
joining of two parts from related plants
correct option: c
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Which of the following products is not from coconut?
A
candy
B
copra
C
oil
D
jam
correct option: d
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The most convenient method of fertilizer application used when crops have been planted in rows is
A
foliar application
B
broadcasting
C
drilling
D
ring placement
correct option: d
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of weeds?
A
resistant to trampling
B
produces numerous seeds
C
seeds have short period of viability
D
aggressive growth habit
correct option: c
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Coffea spp. grows best
A
on lowlands
B
on highlands
C
in mangroves
D
in rain forests
correct option: c
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A major raw material of the paper industry is
A
pulp
B
gum
C
latex
D
bark
correct option: a
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