Waec Agricultural Science 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2000

Legumes that produce edible seeds are called

A. Pulses
B. Spices
C. Grains
D. Cereals

Question 27:

• WAEC 2000

When sugarcane is allowed to flower before harvesting, the

A. Sucrose content is reduced
B. Pith is formed
C. Tissue will turn red
D. Cane will rot

Question 28:

• WAEC 2000

In a laboratory analysis of maize grains, the following results were obtained:I. the dry matter content of 80 percent made up of 30.0 parts carbohydrate,3.3 parts ash, 13.8 parts fibre and 1.7 parts protein. II. the remainder of the dry matter is oil. What is the percentage of oil in the dry matter?

A. 31.2
B. 39.0
C. 48.8
D. 64.0

Question 29:

• WAEC 2000

The practice of cutting only matured forest trees and allowing other young ones to grow is known as

A. Regeneration
B. Afforestation
C. Deforestation
D. Selectiv exploitation

Question 30:

• WAEC 2000

pennisetum purpureum is the botanical name for

A. Gamba grass
B. Carpet grass
C. Bahama grass
D. Elephant grass