WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 220

1,096.

The main aim of wildlife management is to

A.

Prevent extinction of species

B.

Provide lots of cheap protein

C.

Generate foreign exchange through exportation of meat

D.

Reduce the population of trypanosome parasites

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,097.

Which of the following statement best describes subsistence agriculture?

A.

The rearing of animals only

B.

Small scale production of crops and livestock

C.

Raising of crops and animals for sale

D.

Use of machines in agricultural production

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,098.

The difference between subsidy and loan is that subsidy

A.

Is a short term credit whil loan is a long term credit

B.

Is a medium term credit while loan is short term credit

C.

Requries a colateral while a loan does not

D.

Is not refundable while a loan is refundable

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,099.

Which of the following statements is not correct about Land Use Act?

A.

Land cannot be used for any purpose

B.

Government has control over unused land

C.

It does not lead to land fragmentation

D.

It aims at re-allocation of land for farming purposes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,100.

Which of the following statement is not an impediment to the development of agriculture in West Africa?

A.

Teeming population of insect pests

B.

Aggressive agricultural extension

C.

Chaotic marketing systems

D.

Pollution of the environment

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.