Waec Agricultural Science 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 2004

A viral disease of ruminants in which the affected animal shows symptoms of high fever and blood stained diarrhoea is likely to be

A. Pleuropneumonia
B. Rinderpest
C. Gastroenteritis
D. Babesiosis

Question 47:

• WAEC 2004

The following are practical measures of controlling trypanosomiasis except

A. Spraying against the vector
B. Modification of vector's habitat
C. Uswe od drug on diseased livestock
D. Vaccinating against trpanosomes

Question 48:

• WAEC 2004

The following factors are necessary for siting fish pond except

A. Reliable source of water supply
B. Type of soil
C. Topography
D. Climatic conditions

Question 49:

• WAEC 2004

Which of the following statements is not true of agricultural production?

A. Land is an immobile asset
B. A fishing ground is a factor of production
C. Human resources constitute a factor of production
D. Availability of land is more important than its quality

Question 50:

• WAEC 2004

The method of fish preservation in which most of the moisture is lost is

A. Frying
B. Salting
C. Drying
D. Canning