WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 238

1,186.

Andropogon gayanus is commonly called

A.

Guinea grass

B.

Elephant grass

C.

Gamba grass

D.

Spear grass

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,187.

A variety of oil palm is

A.

Trinitario

B.

Tenera

C.

Criollo

D.

Amelonado

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,188.

Maize is a very important crop because apart from serving as a staple, it

A.

Is ploughed into the soil to increase fertility

B.

Can be processes into corn flakes

C.

Forms the base of most livestock feeds

D.

Is used for producing germ oil

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,189.

Parboiling is a term associated with the processing of

A.

Cowpea

B.

Melon

C.

Sorghum

D.

Rice

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,190.

The best way to preserve maize grains on a large scale is by

A.

Storing under the sun

B.

Storing in earthen pots

C.

Hanging over fire places

D.

Storing in soils

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.