Waec Agricultural Science 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of peasant farming?

A. Inability to repay loan
B. Long-term loan facility
C. Lack of capital
D. Small farm-holding
E. Inability to obtain farm input

Question 2:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of peasant farming?

A. Inability to repay loan
B. Long-term loan facility
C. Lack of capital
D. Small farm-holding
E. Inability to obtain farm input

Question 3:

• WAEC 1992

The principal involved in crop production include the following, I. controlling of diseases, weed and pests, II. maintaining the quality of agricultural produce, III. conserving and preserving of natural resources, IV. controlling soil erosion. Which of the following combination does the government aim at when making agricultural policies?

A. I and II only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II and III only
D. I, II,III and IV
E. II,III and IV

Question 4:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following is not a problem of agricultural development in Nigeria?

A. Provision of food and employment opportunity
B. Land tenure system
C. Poor and fluctating climatic conditions
D. Poor storage facilities
E. Primitive production techniques

Question 5:

• WAEC 1992

What is the purpose of wildlife conservation?

A. Keeping animals in forests
B. Preventing wild animals from destroying crops
C. Preventing the extinction of some wild animals
D. Ensuring that hunters always have some games
E. Earning foreign exchange through export of meat