Waec Agricultural Science 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 1999

The main objective of agriculture is

A. Income generation
B. Provision of employment
C. Food production
D. Provision of shelter

Question 2:

• WAEC 1999

The main objective of agriculture is

A. Income generation
B. Provision of employment
C. Food production
D. Provision of shelter

Question 3:

• WAEC 1999

Food shortage can be minimized by

A. Efficient pest control services
B. Natural hazards
C. Illegal exportation of farm produce
D. Hoarding

Question 4:

• WAEC 1999

Subsistence agriculture is characterized by

A. Use of machines
B. Large scale production
C. Small farm holders
D. Intensive use of inputs

Question 5:

• WAEC 1999

Output is higher in commercial agriculture because of the following reasons except

A. Adequate finance
B. Cultivation of large hectares of land
C. Employment of large labour force
D. Utilization of complex farm machinery