Waec Agricultural Science 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1998

Which of the following pasture grasses can be propagated mainly by roots and seeds?

A. Spear grass
B. Gaint star grass
C. Bahama grass
D. Gamba grass
E. Guinea grass

Question 27:

• WAEC 1998

A stoloniferous grass which spreads rapidly and forms a good ground cover is

A. Andropogon gayanus
B. Andropogon tectorum
C. Cynodon plectostachyus
D. Panicum maximum
E. Pennisetum purpureum

Question 28:

• WAEC 1998

The act of clearing forests is termed

A. Regeneration
B. Afforestation
C. Deforestation
D. Silviculture
E. Forest management

Question 29:

• WAEC 1998

A major raw material of the paper industry is

A. Pulp
B. Gum
C. Latex
D. Bark
E. Dye

Question 30:

• WAEC 1998

The system of growing arable crops at the early stage of forest establishment is referred to as

A. Selective exploitation
B. Regeneration
C. Afforestation
D. Taungya system
E. Forest regulation