Waec Agricultural Science 2003 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2003

The variety if maize which is less susceptible to weevil attack is

A. Yellow maize
B. Flint maize
C. Floury maize
D. Sweet maize

Question 37:

• WAEC 2003

Weevils can be controlled by

A. Providing adequate vantilation in soils
B. Storing dry grain in air-tight containers
C. Heating the store before storing grains
D. Placing cribs under shade

Question 38:

• WAEC 2003

The most common weed of pasture in West Africa is

A. Ageratum conyzoides
B. Tridax procumbens
C. Imperata cylindrica
D. Boerhavia diffusa

Question 39:

• WAEC 2003

Improvement of yam through breeding is difficult because

A. It possesses no sexual reproductive system
B. Naturally growing types have to be used
C. Its rapid multiplication is very difficult
D. Its genes do not segregate

Question 40:

• WAEC 2003

Animal which chew the cud are

A. Amphibians
B. Aves
C. Ruminants
D. Reptiles