Waec Agricultural Science 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2001

During the production of palm oil, the oil palm fruits are boiled in order to

A. Extract the raw oil from the epicarp
B. Prevent high level of oil rancidity
C. Ease separation of mesocarp from the endocrap
D. Extract oil from the kernel

Question 32:

• WAEC 2001

If the recommended seed rate of maize is 20 kg per hectare, calculate the amount of seeds required for 1.8 hectares of farmland.

A. 11.0 kg
B. 16.0 kg
C. 26.0 kg
D. 36.0 kg

Question 33:

• WAEC 2001

The main vertebrate pests of rice are

A. Squirrels
B. Quela birds
C. Bush fowels
D. Monkeys

Question 34:

• WAEC 2001

Which of the following statements is true about the effect of nematode on plants?

A. The plants wilt
B. Flowering is induced
C. The roots grow faster
D. Leaves develop a mosaic appearance

Question 35:

• WAEC 2001

Which of the following statement is not true about weeds?

A. Some weeds are parasitic on crop plants
B. Weeds may harbour crop diseaes
C. All weeds are grasses
D. Weeds reduce the nutritional value of a pasture