Waec Agricultural Science 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2012

Agricultural production in West Africa can be improved by the following practices except the

A. Use of modern farm implements by farmers
B. Legislation of communal land holding system
C. Application of proven agricultural research findings
D. Supply of improved seeds and livestock to farmers

Question 2:

• WAEC 2012

Agricultural production in West Africa can be improved by the following practices except the

A. Use of modern farm implements by farmers
B. Legislation of communal land holding system
C. Application of proven agricultural research findings
D. Supply of improved seeds and livestock to farmers

Question 3:

• WAEC 2012

A limitation to the practice of shifting cultivation in modern day agriculture is

A. Prevalence of crop diseases
B. Farm mechanization
C. Population pressure
D. Nomadic agriculture

Question 4:

• WAEC 2012

Government finances agriculture through the following means except

A. Reduction of tariffs on agricultural inputs
B. Granting of subsidies to farmers
C. Establishment of agricultural colleges
D. Establishment of credit sources

Question 5:

• WAEC 2012

The following are factors that affect agricultural development in West Africa except

A. Transportation
B. Rainfall
C. Land tenure
D. Pests and diseases