Waec Agricultural Science 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 1989

Peasant farmers sell almost all their produce immediately after harvesting because

A. Stored produce would be lost to pests
B. There are inadequate storage facilities
C. Stored produce lose their quality
D. The commonest method of land tenure in nigeria
E. The prices offered for stored produce are low

Question 2:

• WAEC 1989

Peasant farmers sell almost all their produce immediately after harvesting because

A. Stored produce would be lost to pests
B. There are inadequate storage facilities
C. Stored produce lose their quality
D. The commonest method of land tenure in nigeria
E. The prices offered for stored produce are low

Question 3:

• WAEC 1989

The commonest method of land tenure in Nigeria is

A. Lease
B. Inheritance
C. Outright purchase
D. Pledge
E. State allocation

Question 4:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following constitutes a direct monetary cash assistance from government to farmers?

A. Agricultural development programmes
B. Extension services
C. Supply of inputs
D. Loans
E. Tractor hiring services

Question 5:

• WAEC 1989

The cross-section of a segment of soil showing the horizons or layers is known as the soil

A. Structure
B. Texture
C. Section
D. Depth
E. Profile