Waec Agricultural Science 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2010

The objectives of farm mechanization include the following except to

A. Obtain higher farm yield
B. Carry out farm operation quickly
C. Improve the quality of farm produce
D. Produce disease-resistant crop varieties

Question 22:

• WAEC 2010

The survey instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles on the field is the

A. Theodolite
B. Prismatic compass
C. Offset staff
D. Arrow

Question 23:

• WAEC 2010

A farmstead should be located close to a source of water because of the following reasons except

A. Reduction of overhead cost
B. Operation of efficient irrigation system
C. Processing of farm produce
D. Erosion of farm structures

Question 24:

• WAEC 2010

Which of the following activities are cultural practices? I. Harrowing II. Filling-in III. Mulching

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

Question 25:

• WAEC 2010

Training of yam vines is important to

A. Ease passage in the farm
B. Suppress weeds
C. Increase photosynthesis
D. Prevent rodent attack