WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 107

531.

Agriculture contributes to the economy of West African countries through the following means except

A.

Reduction of poverty through job creation

B.

Supply of armament for territorial defence

C.

Provision of foreign exchange

D.

Supply of raw materials to industries

Correct answer is B

Agriculture is not used in supply of armed weapons (i.e. armament)

 

532.

Close to the time of harvesting of cotton, sunshine is needed to ensure the production of bolls that are

A.

Big

B.

Bright

C.

Not mouldy

D.

Not open

Correct answer is B

Sun Lighting helps to brighten cotton bolls that are bright which depicts good quality.

 

533.

Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of cattle in West Africa?

A.

Pastures

B.

Light

C.

Diseases

D.

Rainfall

Correct answer is B

Cattle distribution is not in any way hindered by availability of light.

 

534.

Sexual maturity in farm animals is not influenced by their

A.

Breed

B.

Sex

C.

Nutrition

D.

Wearing age

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

535.

Government plays roles in the development of agriculture through the following means except

A.

Provision of subsidies

B.

Training of farmer's children

C.

Establishment of agricultural development programmes

D.

Establishment of farm settlements

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.