WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 265

1,321.

The most important factor that limits agricultural production in West Africa is

A.

Temperature

B.

Wind

C.

Rainfall

D.

Light

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,322.

The primary purpose of establishing wildlife reserve is to

A.

Conserve animals for hunting

B.

Prevent extinction of wild animals

C.

Provide constant supply of meat for export

D.

Prevent wild animals from predating on other animals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,323.

Plant quarantine regulations are enforced to

A.

Prevent the intoduction of foreign pests and diseases

B.

Increase the resistance of crops to diseases

C.

Encourage the importation of foreign crops

D.

Discourage dependence on temperate crops

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,324.

Most agricultural policies do not benefit rural communities because

A.

They aim at benefiting the national economy

B.

Of poor implementation

C.

Of lack of foreign exchange to import the required expertise

D.

They are formulated by non-practising farmers

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,325.

When the government provides subsidies in agriculture,

A.

Farm inputs are made available to farmers at reduced prices

B.

Farmers obtain loans from agricultural banks

C.

Farmers are given extended time to repay loans

D.

Farming becomes less attractive

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.