WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 254

1,266.

Which of the following is not a function of forestry?

A.

Provision of timber for building

B.

Establishment of pasture

C.

Provision of shelter for wildlife

D.

Preservation of medicinal and economic tree

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,267.

The role of government in promoting agricultural development includes the following except

A.

Formulation of policies

B.

Provision of rural infrastructure

C.

Establishing and funding research centres

D.

Breeding of plant and animals

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,268.

An advantage of individual system of land ownership is that

A.

The land may be fragmented

B.

Such land cannot be used as collateral

C.

It encourages long term planning

D.

It encourages land litigation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,269.

Which of the following is an advantage of communal land tenure system?

A.

It encourages modern agriculture

B.

Each member of the community can own land

C.

The land can be used as collateral

D.

Family labour can be easily employed

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,270.

Plant quarantine was introduced to

A.

Control incoming diseases and pests

B.

Control the cost of production

C.

Maintain genetic purity of crops

D.

Encourage breding of new varieties

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.