Waec Agricultural Science 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• WAEC 1988

Which of the following decisions will not benefit a farmer?

A. What method of production to use
B. What to produce
C. How and where to dispose of outputs
D. Diversification of production from the beginning
E. How and where to obtain inputs

Question 57:

• WAEC 1988

Exposing farmers to scientific knowledge is the responsibility of the

A. Research institute
B. Farm settlers
C. Agro-service centres
D. Extension personnel
E. Agricultural development project

Question 58:

• WAEC 1988

Which of the following is not a source of farm credit?

A. Cooperative societies
B. Government agencies
C. Commercial banks
D. Agricultural banks
E. Mortgage banks

Question 59:

• WAEC 1988

The efficiency of agricultural production is not usually improved by the

A. Use of improved crop varieties and breed of livestock
B. Increased use of manure and fertilizer
C. Control of pest, diseases and weeds
D. Use of better farm equipment and tools
E. Improved sales of crop and livestock

Question 60:

• WAEC 1988

Which of the following is a reason for often marketing harvested crops immediately after harvest?

A. There is the lack of storage facilities for harvest crops
B. Crops cannot be processed immediately
C. Much more income is generated by early sale
D. Pests attack only harvested crops
E. The crops will get spoilt after harvest