WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 198

986.

Farmers who plant improved maize would harvest

A.

Pest-infested maize grains

B.

A high yield of maize

C.

Plants with long stalks

D.

Maize cobs with scattered grains

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

987.

Which of the following benefits of agriculture is of least importance to the peasant farmer?

A.

Materials for shelter

B.

Employment

C.

Foreign exchange

D.

Income

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

988.

Agricultural education programmes for rural youth will reduce the

A.

Rate of adoption of innovations

B.

Population of youth in rural areas

C.

Age at which youth will venture into family life

D.

Dependncy of youth on parents

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

989.

Which of the following statements is not true about profit and loss account of a farm?

A.

It is prepared at the end of business period usually a year

B.

All expenses and purchases are listed on the right-hand side

C.

All expenses and purchases are listed on the left-hand side

D.

All receipts and sales are listed on the right-hand side

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

990.

Agricultural credits should be put to the following uses except

A.

Purchase of inputs

B.

Meeting family needs

C.

Improvement of structures

D.

Adoption of innovations

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.