Waec Agricultural Science 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2002

Most agricultural policies do not benefit rural communities because

A. They aim at benefiting the national economy
B. Of poor implementation
C. Of lack of forigen exchange to import the required expertise
D. They are formulated by non-practising farmers

Question 7:

• WAEC 2002

Plant quarantine regulations are enforced to

A. Prevent the intoduction of foreign pests and diseases
B. Increase the resistance of crops to diseases
C. Encourage the importation of foreign crops
D. Discourage dependence on temperate crops

Question 8:

• WAEC 2002

The primary purpose of establishing wildlife reserve is to

A. Conserve animals for hunting
B. Prevent extinction of wild animals
C. Provide constant supply of meat for export
D. Prevent wild animals from predating on other animals

Question 9:

• WAEC 2002

The most important factor that limits agricultural production in West Africa is

A. Temperature
B. Wind
C. Rainfall
D. Light

Question 10:

• WAEC 2002

An acidic soil can be neutralized by the addition of

A. Urea
B. Ammonium sulphate
C. Wood ash
D. Laterite