WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 29

141.

A planting material used in propagating plaintain is the

A.

Crown

B.

Peeper

C.

Slip

D.

Leaf

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

143.

Which of the following statements is not a reason for budding? The resulting plants_______

A.

Can withstand adverse climatic conditions

B.

Flower and fruit early

C.

Are more disease resistant

D.

Develop broader leave for photosynthesis

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

144.

Corns, rhizomes and tubers are examples of

A.

Underground roots

B.

Underground stems

C.

Aerial stems

D.

Modified leaves

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

145.

In green manuring, crops are ploughed into the soil just before flowering in order to

A.

Control soil pathogens

B.

Enrich the soil with nutrients

C.

Control soil erosion

D.

Increase the soil temperature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.