WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 128

636.

Which of the following characteristics is not true of tree species used in alley cropping?

A.

Shallow rooting system

B.

Regenerate rapidly after pruning

C.

Excellent canopy formation

D.

Capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

637.

Pruning is carried out to 
I. control the size of the plants 
ll. obtain clean and attractive fruits 
III. ensure correct spacing of trees

A.

l and ll only

B.

l and lll only

C.

ll and lll only

D.

l, ll and lll

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

638.

The branch of horticulture that deals with the production of vegetables is called

A.

Pathology

B.

Olericulture

C.

Floriculture

D.

Pomology

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

639.

The characteristic of draught animals which does not influence traction effort is

A.

Age

B.

Sex

C.

Breed of animal

D.

Meat quality

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

640.

Whivh of the following steps gives a correct sequence for surveying a farmstead?

A.

Reconnaissance → preliminary survey → mapping

B.

Mapping → reconnaissance → preliminary survey

C.

Preliminary survey → reconnaissance → mapping

D.

Preliminary survey → mapping → reconnaissance

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.