Agricultural Science 2019 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 6 :

• WAEC 2019

The data for feed consumption and weight gain of our four farm animals labelled P,Q,R and S are shown below.
Use the data to answer this question correctly
P: 50kg feed consumed and 20kg weight gained.
Q: 90kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.
R: 100kg feed consumed and 25kg weight gained.
S: 150kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.

The feed conversion efficiency of the poorest weight gainer is?

A. 0.40
B. 0.33
C. 0.25
D. 0.20

Question 7 :

• WAEC 2019

Bone meal is usually included in the diet of livestock to supply?

A. Calcium and phosphorus
B. Calcium and iodine
C. Phosphorus and iron
D. Magnesium and sodium

Question 8 :

• WAEC 2019

Which of the following statement about inbreeding in farm animal is/are false? I.Inbred animals reach market weight early II.Inbred animals have reduced vigour III.Inbreeding increases the occurrences of undesirable traits

A. I Only
B. II Only
C. I and II Only
D. I and III Only

Question 9 :

• WAEC 2019

Which of the following parasites may be found in the gut of livestock?

A. Tick
B. Flea
C. Roundworm
D. Louse

Question 10 :

• WAEC 2019

Vegetative growth in fish ponds?

A. Makes fish movements easy
B. Regulates water acidity
C. Increases pond water turbidity
D. Moderates pond temperature