Waec Agricultural Science 2015 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2015

Which of the following statements describe the impact of land degradation?
I. Increased availablity of fuel wood
II. Reduction in livestock production
III. Decrease in agricultural productivity
IV. Pollution of water bodies

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

Question 22:

• WAEC 2015

Tabacco belongs to the group of crops called

A. Fibres
B. Beverages
C. Stimulants
D. Cereals

Question 23:

• WAEC 2015

Maize is a popular crop in West Africa because it

A. Is a cereal
B. Has multiple uses
C. Is of high nutritional value
D. Was introduced from Wurope

Question 24:

• WAEC 2015

If the spacing of maize is 0.9m by 0.3m and one seed is sown per stand, what will be the popullation of maize plants on a hectare of farmland?

A. 74,074
B. 54,000
C. 37,037
D. 27,000

Question 25:

• WAEC 2015

The following crops require shade trees at the seeding statge except

A. Theobroma cacao
B. Coffea spp
C. Elaeis guineensis
D. Oryza sativa