Waec Agricultural Science 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 2012

The farm power which is most adaptable to farm operation in West Africa is

A. Animal power
B. Wind power
C. Human power
D. Solar power

Question 17:

• WAEC 2012

If grains are not properly dried before storage, they are likely to

A. Lose viability at a fast rate
B. Remain domant for a long time
C. Synthesize carbohydrate during storage
D. Germinate faster when planted in the field

Question 18:

• WAEC 2012

Which of the following combinations of activities gives the correct sequence of nursing seeds? I. watering of sown seeds II. making drills with a dibber III. covering seeds with palm fronds IV. sowing seeds in drills

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

Question 19:

• WAEC 2012

If the recommended spacing for a tree crop is 2.5m by 4.0m. How many seedlings are required to plant 2 hectares of farmland?

A. 8,000 seedlings
B. 3,000 seedlings
C. 2,000 seedlings
D. 1,000 seedlings

Question 20:

• WAEC 2012

Which of the following processes are associated with rubber production? I. coagulation II. fermentation III. tapping

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