Waec Agricultural Science 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• WAEC 2002

Agricultural extension programme

A. Promotes practical application of useful agricultural information
B. Teaches farmers about all government political programmes
C. Encourages adherence to the traditional farming systems
D. Is aimed at teaching new innovations to commercial farmers only

Question 57:

• WAEC 2002

In the mass method of agricultural extension, information is passed to farmers through the following channels except

A. Radio
B. Television
C. Newspapers
D. Farm visits

Question 58:

• WAEC 2002

(a ) State five objectives each (i) of Farm Settlement Scheme and (ii) Agricultural Development Programme. (b) State roles of cooperative organisations in agricultural production.

Question 59:

• WAEC 2002

(a)List six types of land tenure systems. (b) Discuss five reasons why the government should enforce the land use legislation.

Question 60:

• WAEC 2002

(a) State five effects. of each of the following practices on crop production: (1) irrigation; (ii) drainage. (b) List four methods of surface irrigation. (c) Give two main reasons why surface drainage is often necessary in crop production.