2013 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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The characteristic of draught animals which does not influence traction effort is
A
age
B
sex
C
breed of animal
D
meat quality
correct option: d
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The branch of horticulture that deals with the production of vegetables is called
A
pathology
B
olericulture
C
floriculture
D
pomology
correct option: d
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Pruning is carried out to 1. control the size of the plants ll. obtain clean and attractive fruits III. ensure correct spacing of trees
A
l and ll only
B
l and lll only
C
ll and lll only
D
l, ll and lll
correct option: b
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Which of the following characteristics is not true of tree species used in alley cropping?
A
Shallow rooting system
B
Regenerate rapidly after pruning
C
Excellent canopy formation
D
Capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen
correct option: b
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Insect damage to crops takes the from of
A
chewing , grinding and sucking
B
grinding, piercing and chewing
C
piercing, sucking and grinding
D
chewing , sucking and piercing
correct option: d
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One disadvantage of vegetative propagation is that
A
fruits are small in size
B
viral diseases are transferred to offspring
C
plants are true to type
D
plants take a long time to mature
correct option: b
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Which of the following factors should be considered when sowing seeds in the field? l. Time of sowing ll. Plant density III. Depth of sowing. lV. Method of sowing.
A
l and ll only
B
l, ll and lll only
C
lll and IV only
D
l, ll, lll and IV
correct option: d
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Which of the following groups require winnowing during processing?
A
Fruits
B
Cereals
C
Tubers
D
Vegetables
correct option: b
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A farmer who plants African Marigold between his crops has the intention of controlling
A
bacteria
B
viruses
C
fungi
D
nematodes
correct option: c
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If the spacing of a crop is 3.6m X 4. 5m, determine the crop population per hectare
A
769
B
617
C
494
D
408
correct option: b
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