Waec Agricultural Science 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2002

Which of the following crops requires shade in the early stages of its growth in the field?

A. Coconut
B. Banana
C. Cotton
D. Cocoa

Question 27:

• WAEC 2002

Which of the following groups of crops is widely frown in areas with high rainfall?

A. Cocoa,oilpalm,rubber and kola
B. Millet,onoin,cotton and sorghum
C. Coffee,cocoa,cotton and millet
D. Rubber,onion,oil palm and cotton

Question 28:

• WAEC 2002

An important forage crop in West Africa is

A. Maize
B. Rice
C. Giant star grass
D. Guinea corn

Question 29:

• WAEC 2002

The most important reason for encouraging afforestation in the arid regions of West Africa is to

A. Provide timber for building purposes
B. Provide shelter for wildlife
C. Produce medical plants
D. Serve as wind break

Question 30:

• WAEC 2002

The growing of both forest trees and arable crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is termed

A. Mixed cropping
B. Mixed farming
C. Pastoral farming
D. Taungya system