Agricultural Science 1991 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 51 :

• WAEC 1991

Which of the following activities is correct about agricultural extension agent?

A. Teaching farmers the management of exotic breeds of animals and crops
B. Educating farmers on the use of improved inputs and techniques in agriculture
C. Training school leavers to become professional farmers
D. Encouraging graduates to take up agriculture as a profession
E. Understudy the reseachers and recording their findings

Question 52 :

• WAEC 1991

The problems of agriculture development in Nigeria are caused by the following except

A. Inadequate land
B. Poor finance
C. Poor transportation system
D. Lack of basic amenities
E. Substandard farm inputs

Question 53 :

• WAEC 1991

The climate factors affecting agricultural production in Nigeria include the following except

A. Temperature
B. Rainfall
C. Relative humidity
D. Sunlight
E. Topography

Question 54 :

• WAEC 1991

(a) State four roles of government in agricultural production (b) Describe four traditional land ownership system in Nigeria and give one disadvantage of each system.

Question 55 :

• WAEC 1991

Discuss eight maintenance practices including the precautions you would take to keep the tractor operating safely and ensure its durability.