Waec Agricultural Science 2013 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2013

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS GIVES A CORRECT SEQUENCE FOR SURVEYING A FARMSTEAD?

A. Reconnaissance → preliminary survey → mapping
B. Mapping → reconnaissance → preliminary survey
C. Preliminary survey → reconnaissance → mapping
D. Preliminary survey → mapping → reconnaissance

Question 22:

• WAEC 2013

The characteristic of draught animals which does not influence traction effort is

A. Age
B. Sex
C. Breed of animal
D. Meat quality

Question 23:

• WAEC 2013

The branch of horticulture that deals with the production of vegetables is called

A. Pathology
B. Olericulture
C. Floriculture
D. Pomology

Question 24:

• WAEC 2013

Pruning is carried out to 1. control the size of the plants ll. obtain clean and attractive fruits III. ensure correct spacing of trees

A. L and ll only
B. L and lll only
C. Ll and lll only
D. L, ll and lll

Question 25:

• WAEC 2013

Which of the following characteristics is not true of tree species used in alley cropping?

A. Shallow rooting system
B. Regenerate rapidly after pruning
C. Excellent canopy formation
D. Capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen