Waec Agricultural Science 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 1992

The type of soil recommended for pond foundation is

A. Silt
B. Clay
C. Sandy loam
D. Humus
E. Sandy clay

Question 52:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following animals is not normally bred in West Africa for the product indicated beside it?

A. Cattle-meat
B. Sheep-wool
C. Poultry-egg
D. Rabbit-meat
E. Pig-thin back fat

Question 53:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following is not a source of agricultural finance in Nigeria?

A. Personal savings
B. Merchant Banks
C. Commercial Banks
D. Money lenders
E. Cooperatives

Question 54:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following statements is not correct about agricultural production?

A. Production is incomplete until the goods get to the consumer
B. Production also includes provision of services
C. Distribution wholesale and retail trades are all part of production
D. Production deals with the provision of services on the farm
E. Production is restricted to the availability of commodity only

Question 55:

• WAEC 1992

To which of the following factors of production does the law of diminishing returns relate?

A. Unit factor
B. Fixed factors
C. Variable factors
D. Labour force
E. Labour efficiency