WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 215

1,071.

Which of the following is a symptom of black-pod disease of cacao?

A.

Diseases leaves fall prematurely

B.

Characteristic swellings appear on young stems and roots

C.

Small brown spot first appears on the pod

D.

Veins of diseased leaves become red in colour

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,072.

Mosaic disease affects

A.

Cotton and cocoa

B.

Groundnut and tomato

C.

Cassava and tobacco

D.

Mango and orange

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,073.

Which of the following will not be a reason for afforestation?

A.

Population pressure

B.

Soil fertility conservation

C.

Wildlife conservation

D.

Prevention of natural hazard

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,074.

Which of the following is not a leguminous forage crop?

A.

Centrosema pubescens

B.

Panicum maximum

C.

Stylosanthes gracilis

D.

Pueraria phaseoloides

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,075.

To which of the following survey equipment is a piece of red cloth tied when it is being used?

A.

Cross staff

B.

Plumb bob

C.

Gunter's chain

D.

Arrow

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.