WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 110

546.

In which layer of the soil profile do most biological activities occur?

A.

D-horizon

B.

C-horizon

C.

B-horizon

D.

A-horizon

Correct answer is D

Option D is correct as this A-horizon contains most minerals and organic matter.

547.

In preparing for parturition of a sow, warmth should be provided to

A.

Promote growth of hair of the young

B.

Make the young suckle colostrum

C.

Prevent anaemia in the young

D.

Prevent chilling of the young

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

549.

Which of the following statements about soil organisms is false?

A.

Soil pH will affect the population of soil organisms

B.

Population of soil living organisms is increased with increase in soil organic matter

C.

Soil with good texture and structure cannot harbour soil microbes

D.

Soil temperature affects the activities of soil organisms

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

550.

A regulatory control of diseases in crop production is

A.

Roughing

B.

Quarantine

C.

Crop rotation

D.

Soil tillage

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.