2014 - WAEC Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
The following symptoms were observed in a bull: l watery discharged from eyes and nostrils: II Sore in the mouth and nostrils; III excessive saliva with offensive odour; IV sever diarrhoea with blood stand farces.Which of the following measures would best control the disease?
A
Deworming animals
B
Vaccinating animals
C
Treating animals with antibiotics
D
Dipping animals
correct option: b
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42
Which of the following factors affect the supply of agricultural produce? I Improvement in technology II Increase in rainfall III Decrease in temperature IV input cost
A
l and ll only
B
l and lll only
C
l , ll and lll only
D
l, ll, lll and lV
correct option: d
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43
In agricultural production, farm gate price is mostly enjoyed by
A
middlemen
B
producers
C
commodity boards
D
cooperative societies
correct option: a
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44
Dissemination of new ideas by agricultural extension workers can be effective if they
A
work with existing local
B
supply farmers with needed inputs
C
give financial support to farmers
D
are politically active
correct option: a
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45
Which of the following pairs are mass methods of extension?
A
Telephone calls and informal contacts
B
Letters and newspapers
C
Home visits and demonstrations
D
Radio and posters
correct option: c
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46
Calculate the annual depreciation of a farm machinery with a total depreciation of D63,000 and a useful life of 5 years
A
D6,300.00
B
D9,450.00
C
D12, 600.00
D
Radio and posters
correct option: c
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47
In hook and line fishing, the bait is fixed onto the
A
float
B
hook
C
line
D
pole
correct option: b
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48
Water in a fish pond is made suitable for fish by
A
fertilization
B
liming
C
manuring
D
silting
correct option: b
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49
Forest regulations are formulated in order to encourage
A
deforestation
B
afforestation
C
bush burning
D
taungya farming
correct option: b
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50
Ornamental crops are used for the following purposes except
A
landscaping
B
interior decoration
C
as symbols of love
D
as fodder
correct option: c
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