Agricultural Science 2006 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 41 :

• WAEC 2006

The urethra in the male animal is described as a urinogenital duct because it

A. Opens to the outside through the penis
B. Is attached to the accessory sex glands
C. Is a common pathway for urine and sperms
D. Is the site for the storage of sperms

Question 42 :

• WAEC 2006

The act of giving birth in farm animal is called

A. Hatching
B. Laying
C. Parturition
D. Gestation

Question 43 :

• WAEC 2006

Oestrogen in female is responsible for

A. Development of secondary sexual characteristics
B. Start of oestrus cycle
C. Parturition
D. Attainment of puberty

Question 44 :

• WAEC 2006

Iodine is normally applied to the severed umbilical cord of a piglet so as to

A. Supply iodine needed by the piglet for growth
B. Reduce maturity period
C. Prevent the entry of micro-organisms into the piglet
D. Produce pigs without much abdominal fat

Question 45 :

• WAEC 2006

Broiler are generally marketed at the age of

A. 4 - 6 weeks
B. 8 -10 weeks
C. 17 - 19weeks
D. 20 - 22 weeks