Waec Agricultural Science 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1998

The major advantage of drainage in agriculture is

A. Promoting growth of micro-organisms
B. Supplying adequate nutrients to the soil
C. Removing excess water from the soil
D. Aiding decomposition of materials in the soil
E. Making aeration of the soil very difficult

Question 17:

• WAEC 1998

Which of the following groups of farm equipment use electricity as their source of power?

A. Milking machine, incubator and refrigerator
B. Incubator, sprayer, refrigerator and water pump
C. Planter, milking machine and sprayer
D. Sprayer, incubator and harvester
E. Harvester, milking machine, planter and incubator

Question 18:

• WAEC 1998

Combine harvester is usually used for harvesting

A. Pepper
B. Rice
C. Tomato
D. Rubber
E. Groundnut

Question 19:

• WAEC 1998

One hectare of a school farm equals

A. 1000cm²
B. 1000m²
C. 10,000cm²
D. 10,000m²
E. 100,000m²

Question 20:

• WAEC 1998

In a farm lay-out, the best site for a fish pond is

A. A steep slope
B. An undulating land
C. A flat land
D. A gently sloping valley
E. A hill top