WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 28

136.

The vector of leaf curl disease of cotton is

A.

Grasshopper

B.

Termites

C.

Thrips

D.

White fly

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

137.

Sexual propagation of omamental plants involves the use of

A.

Stems

B.

Seeds

C.

Suckers

D.

Rhizomes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

138.

The growth of both trees and arable crops on the same piece of land is

A.

Ley farming

B.

Mixed farming

C.

Forestry

D.

Taungya system

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

139.

Protective functions of forests include the following except

A.

Soil conservation

B.

Serving as windbreak

C.

Purification of air

D.

Source of firewood

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

140.

If maize seed is sown at a spacing of 100cm x 50cm, determine the expected maize plant population per hectare.

A.

40,000

B.

20,000

C.

5,000

D.

2,000

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.