WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 276

1,376.

In crop plants, high temperatures may cause

A.

Premature dropping of fruits

B.

Delayed ripening of fruits

C.

Formation of woody stems

D.

Prolonged drying of seeds

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,377.

Poaching is prohibited in dame reserves in order to

A.

Preserve wildlife

B.

Starve hunters

C.

Reduce wildlife population

D.

Protect hunters from wild animals

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,378.

Which of the following statement about land is not correct?

A.

It is basic requirement for production

B.

Its supply is limited

C.

Indiscriminate use can cause it to deteriorate

D.

It can be relocated

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,379.

The primary role of government in agricultural development is to

A.

Provide improved homesteads for farmers

B.

Formulate good agricultural polocies

C.

Provide extension services

D.

Sell farmers produce through export

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,380.

Government agricultural regulation are made to control the following except the

A.

Spread of diseases

B.

Exploitation of natural resources

C.

Control of crops and animals quality

D.

Use of exotic breeds

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.