2012 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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The frequency of weed control on a tomato farm does not depend on
A
rainfall
B
soil fertility
C
nearness to homestead
D
planting distance of crops
correct option: c
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Citrus is usually propagated by
A
budding
B
layering
C
use of stem cuttings
D
use of bulbs
correct option: a
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The botanical name of groundnut is
A
vigna unguiculata
B
arachis hypogaea
C
phaseolus vulgaris
D
glycine max.
correct option: b
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Ornamental plants reduce noise pollution in the environment by
A
scattering sound energy
B
reflecting sound waves
C
dispersing sound waves
D
absorbing sound energy
correct option: c
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Which of the following statement about the effects of diseases on crops are true? Reduction in I. quality of products II. photosynthetic ability III. cost of production IV. yield of the produce
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
I,II and III only
D
I,II and IV only
correct option: d
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Which of the following insect-pests possesses biting and chewing mouthparts?
A
grasshopper
B
weevil
C
aphid
D
cotton stainer
correct option: a
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Striga spp. is a parasitic weed of
A
cotton
B
orange
C
groundnut
D
sorghum
correct option: d
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The first activity to undertake before establishing a plantation is to
A
survey the land
B
clear the land
C
prepare the seed beds
D
raise seedlings
correct option: a
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Fruits should be harvested at the appropriate time in order to
A
prevent them from brusing
B
minimize their sugar content
C
reap increased fruiting
D
ensure good quality produce
correct option: d
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Which of the following crops are useful to the soap-making industry? I. kolanut II. coconut III. shea nut
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
II and III only
D
I,II and III
correct option: c
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