Waec Agricultural Science 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 1998

Customary land tenure system in Nigeria encourages

A. Ownership of large farmlands
B. Fragmentation of lands
C. Shifting cultivation
D. Commercial farming
E. Free hold to any land

Question 2:

• WAEC 1998

Customary land tenure system in Nigeria encourages

A. Ownership of large farmlands
B. Fragmentation of lands
C. Shifting cultivation
D. Commercial farming
E. Free hold to any land

Question 3:

• WAEC 1998

Wastage of agricultural products during harvesting period is due mainly to inadequate

A. Transport facilities
B. Storage and processing facilities
C. Agricultural education and extension
D. Implementation of government policies on agriculture
E. Agricultural financing

Question 4:

• WAEC 1998

The provision of farm inputs to farmers by government can best be described as

A. Loan
B. Capital
C. Credit
D. Subsidy
E. Gift

Question 5:

• WAEC 1998

Which of the following uses of land should be given more attention in Nigeria for self sufficiency in food production?

A. Construction of roads
B. Building of research centres
C. Establishment of wildlife
D. Establishment of agriculture and forestry
E. Construction of fish ponds