WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 159

791.

The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the

A.

Topography of the forest land

B.

Presence of tsetse flies

C.

High amount of rainfall

D.

Culture of the people

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

792.

Limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa do not include

A.

Land fragmentation

B.

High capital investment

C.

Availability of spare parts

D.

High level technical know-how

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

793.

The instrument which enables a surveyor to find the direction of a base line is

A.

Abney level

B.

Ranging pole

C.

Plumb bob

D.

Magnetic compass

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

794.

Which of the following statement is a disadvantage of human power? it

A.

Controls other sources of farm power

B.

Brings about least damage

C.

Is easily available and controlled

D.

Has low output

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

795.

The following are advantages of sub-surface irrigation except that

A.

It is suitable for soils with low water holding capacity

B.

It can be used only for specific types of crops

C.

The rate of evaporation is greatly reduced

D.

It reduces the incidence of pests

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.