Waec Agricultural Science 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 1995

The female sex hormone that is responsible for oestrus in farm animal is called

A. Prolactin
B. Progesterone
C. Oxytocin
D. Oestrogen
E. Androgen

Question 32:

• WAEC 1995

The fertility of the soil is an important factor in the selection of site for a fish pond because a fertile soil will

A. Encourage the growth of trees within the pond
B. Stimulate growth of lower plants which are sources of food to fish
C. Add mineralsto the water for the fishes resistance to diseases
D. Prevent the pond from drying up
E. Lower the temperature of pond water for the survival of fish

Question 33:

• WAEC 1995

Air sacs are present in

A. Poultry
B. Cattle
C. Rabbit
D. Goat
E. Sheep

Question 34:

• WAEC 1995

The gestation period in days of a sow is

A. 30
B. 42
C. 114
D. 165
E. 180

Question 35:

• WAEC 1995

The castrated male cattle is referred to as

A. Bull
B. Heifer
C. Castrate
D. Wether
E. Steer