WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 214

1,066.

Hybrid vigour in crop improvement is brought about through

A.

Introduction

B.

Mass selection

C.

Inbreeding

D.

Cross breeding

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,067.

The use of fungal pathogens to control dodder weed is a

A.

Physical method

B.

Mechanical method

C.

Biological method

D.

Cultural method

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,068.

The control of spear grass on the farm is difficult because

A.

It produces a large quantity of seeds

B.

It is easily propagated by suckers

C.

It has a very persistent rhizome

D.

Seeds presist in the soil for a long time

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,069.

Rosette disease of groundnut is transmitted by

A.

An eelworm

B.

A grasshopper

C.

A whitefly

D.

An aphid

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,070.

Which of the following insect groups readily attacks dry grains?

A.

Boring insects

B.

Biting insects

C.

Sucking insects

D.

Piercing insects

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.