WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 233

1,161.

Inadequate food production in most developing countries is due to

A.

High populatoon growth

B.

Inadequate technology

C.

Infestation of farms by pests

D.

Scarcity of labour

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,162.

Why would an extension officer prefer the use of television to radio when introducing a new technology to farmers?

A.

The extension officer can get immediate feedback

B.

The farmer can observe the various steps involved

C.

Radio programmes are not reliable and clear enough

D.

It is cheaper to use television than radio

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,163.

One of the functions of agricultural extension is

A.

Cultivation of farmers farmlands

B.

Construction of farmers farmsteads

C.

Organization and coordination of credit sources

D.

Running of the country's formal education system

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,164.

Which of the following activities is not correct about extension agents?

A.

Educating farmers on the use of improved techniques

B.

Teaching farmers how to plant their crops

C.

Training school leavers to become professional farmers

D.

Teaching farmers how to prepare and apply compost manure

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,165.

The equilibrium price of rice is the price at which

A.

Its demand exceeds supply

B.

Its supply exceeds demand

C.

Its supply equals demand

D.

Consumers cannot buy the quality they want

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.