Waec Agricultural Science 1994 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 1994

The government operates its extension programme by using the following methods except

A. Establishment of demonstration plots
B. Use of wall poster and handbills
C. Organisation of agricultural shows and farmers festivals
D. Provision of in-service training for farmers
E. Provision of rural infrastructure

Question 52:

• WAEC 1994

The assistance given to farmers by government in form of a reduction in price is generally referred to as

A. Input
B. Loan
C. Credit
D. Subsidy
E. Interest

Question 53:

• WAEC 1994

(a) Define the term land tenure system and give four examples. (b) (i)Discuss briefly Land Use Decree (ii) State two advantages and two disadvantages of the decree

Question 54:

• WAEC 1994

(a) What is farm surveying? (b) (i) List six surveying instruments. (ii) Write short notes on any four surveying instruments listed in (i)

Question 55:

• WAEC 1994

(a) Define the term irrigation. (b) List six sources of water for irrigation- (c) Give three reasons why irrigation schemes are necessary in Nigeria. (d) State two similarities and three differences between sprinkler and surface irrigation