Waec Agricultural Science 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1995

Rice bran is usually obtained from the paddy after

A. Winnowing and boiling
B. Threshing and winnowing
C. Parboiling and threshing
D. Harvesting and milling
E. Milling and polishing

Question 27:

• WAEC 1995

Yams stored in a barn should be inspected at least once a week to

A. Remove rotten tubers
B. Remove sprouts from yam tubers
C. Prevent termite attack
D. Prevent mouldiness in yam
E. Remove sprouts and rotten tubers

Question 28:

• WAEC 1995

A major routine operation in cowpea production which normally starts from flowering stage is

A. Weekly spraying with insecticides
B. Folial application of liquid fertilizer
C. Application of herbicides
D. Routine application of NPK granulated fertilizer
E. Timely harvesting of pods

Question 29:

• WAEC 1995

The mesocrap of an oil palm fruit is

A. Nut
B. Kernel
C. Shell
D. Seed
E. Pulp

Question 30:

• WAEC 1995

Blackarm is a bacterial disease of

A. Rice
B. Cotton
C. Citrus
D. Cocoa
E. Tobacco