Waec Agricultural Science 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2009

The most important contribution of agriculture to mankind is the provision of

A. Shelter
B. Employment
C. Foreign exchange
D. Food

Question 2:

• WAEC 2009

The most important contribution of agriculture to mankind is the provision of

A. Shelter
B. Employment
C. Foreign exchange
D. Food

Question 3:

• WAEC 2009

An advantage of commercial agriculture is that it

A. Requires small space
B. Requires skilled labour
C. Produces high returns
D. Involves low capital

Question 4:

• WAEC 2009

Which of the following statements about communal land tenure system is true?

A. It gives the owner complete freedom on the land
B. The land can be used as collateral for agricultural loans
C. The land can be shared by the owner's children
D. Mechanical agriculture can be profitably practised

Question 5:

• WAEC 2009

Agricultural land use is negatively affected by

A. Type of soil
B. Climatic factors
C. Increase in population
D. Increase in soil micro-organisms