WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 226

1,126.

Weed plants which grow on other plants without deriving nutrients from them are called

A.

Sedges

B.

Epiphytes

C.

Decomposers

D.

Saprophytes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,127.

The following problems are likely to be caused by insects except

A.

Loss of leaves of crop plants

B.

Rottening of cobs in storage

C.

Transmission of viral diseases

D.

Reduction of grains in storage to powder

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,128.

Viral diseases of crop plants are best controlled by

A.

Planting resistant varieties

B.

Applying fungicides

C.

Applying insecticides

D.

Flooding farmlands

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,129.

Most viral diseases of plants are transmitted by

A.

Wind

B.

Rain

C.

Insects

D.

Rodents

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,130.

Streak disease of crop commonly attacks

A.

Millet

B.

Sorghum

C.

Maize

D.

Rice

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.