Waec Agricultural Science 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following statements represents the best reason for making access roads in a forest plantation?

A. Fire-fighting purposes
B. Weeding
C. Fertilizer application
D. Mulching
E. Erosion control

Question 27:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following is not a protective function of forests?

A. Soil conservation
B. Wind break
C. Wildlife conservation
D. Tourist attraction
E. Erosion control

Question 28:

• WAEC 1996

A common disease of onion is

A. Leaf spot
B. Root knot
C. Leaf blight
D. Twister
E. Mosaic

Question 29:

• WAEC 1996

Rice blast is caused by

A. A bacterium
B. A nematode
C. A virus
D. A fungus
E. An insect

Question 30:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following diseases of crops is not caused by a fungus?

A. Panama disease of banana
B. Smut of rice
C. Mould of stored grain
D. Streak of maize
E. Black pod isease of cocoa