WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 186

926.

Agricultural land use is negatively affected by

A.

Type of soil

B.

Climatic factors

C.

Increase in population

D.

Increase in soil micro-organisms

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

927.

Which of the following statements about communal land tenure system is true?

A.

It gives the owner complete freedom on the land

B.

The land can be used as collateral for agricultural loans

C.

The land can be shared by the owner's children

D.

Mechanical agriculture can be profitably practised

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

928.

An advantage of commercial agriculture is that it

A.

Requires small space

B.

Requires skilled labour

C.

Produces high returns

D.

Involves low capital

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

929.

The most important contribution of agriculture to mankind is the provision of

A.

Shelter

B.

Employment

C.

Foreign exchange

D.

Food

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

930.

The process which a farmer goes through from the time he hears about a new idea till he finally accepts it, is referred to as

A.

Evolution

B.

Revolution

C.

Diffusion

D.

Adoption

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.