Waec Agricultural Science 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2008

Groundnut grows best on a

A. Well-drained,light sandy-loam soil
B. Well-drained,clayey friable soil
C. Swampy,sandy-clay soil
D. Well-drained,clayey-loam soil

Question 32:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following characteristics is not true of a good pasture crop?

A. High palatability
B. High nutritive value
C. Resistance to trampling
D. Poor digestibility

Question 33:

• WAEC 2008

The benefits of establishing forests do not include

A. Derivation of medicine
B. Provision of food
C. Improvement of micro-climate
D. Shading of crops

Question 34:

• WAEC 2008

Floriculture is a subdivision of horticulture which deals with the cultivation of

A. Fruit crops
B. Vegetables
C. Ornamental plants
D. Spices

Question 35:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following insect pests causes defoliation in crops?

A. Mirid
B. Grasshopper
C. Weevil
D. Aphid