WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 11

51.

One of the followings is not a basic consideration in planting operations

A.

Planting space

B.

Planting time

C.

Planting depth

D.

Planting weed

Correct answer is D

Basic consideration in planting operations are planting depth, planting time, planting space.
 

52.

Farm surveying equipment include the following except

A.

Abney level

B.

Compass

C.

Spade

D.

Gunter's chain

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

53.

A periodic maintenance activity carried out using a farm tractor is

A.

Checking of radiator water

B.

Checking of tire pressure

C.

Cleaning after use

D.

Changing of engine oil

Correct answer is C

A periodic maintenance activity carried out on farm tractor is changing of engine oil.

 

54.

The gross profit of a farm business is the farm's

A.

Net sales less cost of production

B.

Total sales less operating expenses

C.

Net sales less taxation

D.

Total sales less cost of production

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

55.

The table below illustrates a farm record for Goodness Farms in the year 1970. Use it to answer this question.

DATE NUMBER
OF HENS
TOTAL EGGS
COLLECTED
TOTAL EGGS
SOLD
4th June         362                176                96
5th June         360                 199               108
6th June         360                177                48

If all the unsold eggs were later sold on 7th June at ₦5.00 per crate, calculate the income from unsold eggs. (Assuming a crate = 30 eggs)

A.

₦40.00

B.

₦45.00

C.

₦50.00

D.

₦55.00

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.