Waec Agricultural Science 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• WAEC 2010

The source of credit with the most unfavourable terms of payment in West Africa is

A. Financial institutions
B. Governments
C. Marketing boards
D. Money lenders

Question 57:

• WAEC 2010

Which of the following items is a liability to a farm?

A. Accounts payable
B. Cash in bank
C. Prepayment
D. Accounts receivable

Question 58:

• WAEC 2010

Which of the following problems are associated with agricultural marketing in West Africa? I. Seasonality of produce II. Transportation of produce III. Access to credit

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I,II and III

Question 59:

• WAEC 2010

The extension method that will benefit only the literate farmers is

A. Radio
B. Television
C. Demonstration
D. Newspapers

Question 60:

• WAEC 2010

(a) Distinguish between the following agricultural systems: (i) monoculture and monocropping (ii) shifting cultivation and land rotation. [6 marks]
(b) State four problems of commercial agriculture in West Africa. [4 mark ]
(c) Mention four uses of the farm tractor. [4 marks] (d) List four indigenous methods of land preparation. [2 marks ]