2012 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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Agricultural production in West Africa can be improved by the following practices except the
A
use of modern farm implements by farmers
B
legislation of communal land holding system
C
application of proven agricultural research findings
D
supply of improved seeds and livestock to farmers
correct option: b
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A limitation to the practice of shifting cultivation in modern day agriculture is
A
prevalence of crop diseases
B
farm mechanization
C
population pressure
D
nomadic agriculture
correct option: c
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Government finances agriculture through the following means except
A
reduction of tariffs on agricultural inputs
B
granting of subsidies to farmers
C
establishment of agricultural colleges
D
establishment of credit sources
correct option: c
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The following are factors that affect agricultural development in West Africa except
A
transportation
B
rainfall
C
land tenure
D
pests and diseases
correct option: b
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Termites are useful in agriculture because they
A
help control plant population
B
increase soil moisture
C
improve soil aeration
D
regulate soil temperature
correct option: c
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A fresh soil sample of mass 180 g had a mass of 120 g after oven-drying. Determine the percentage water content of the soil.
A
40.4%
B
38.3%
C
35.3%
D
33.3%
correct option: d
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The earthworm is important to the farmer because it
A
improves soil texture
B
destroys soil pathogens
C
checks soil erosion
D
improves soil structure
correct option: a
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The soil water that is readily available for absorption by plant roots is called
A
capillary water
B
gravitational water
C
hygroscopic water
D
superfluous water
correct option: a
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Farmers practice mixed farming because they can
A
easily secure loan to expand their farms
B
specialize in either the growing of crops or rearing of animals
C
use the manure from the animals to fertilize their crops
D
easily control pests and diseases on their farms
correct option: c
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Which of the following factors should be considered in selecting cover crops? The cover crops must I. be easy to propagate II. compete with the main crops III. have roots capable of binding soils IV. be slow growing
A
I and II only
B
II and III only
C
I and III only
D
III and IV only
correct option: c
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