WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 290

1,446.

Which of the following constitutes subsidy in agricultural enterprise?

A.

Supply of fertilizer to farmers at reduced price

B.

Borrowing of money from a thrift society

C.

Provision of money to farmers through commercial banks

D.

Provision of services through co-operative societies

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,447.

An increase in supply of agricultural produce can be caused by the following except

A.

Reduced cost of production

B.

Favourable weather conditions

C.

Reduced taxation

D.

Consumers buying less products

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,448.

The natural resource utilized for production is

A.

Capital

B.

Management

C.

Labour

D.

Land

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,449.

The practice of mating closely-related animals is called

A.

Pen mating

B.

Cross breeding

C.

Out breeding

D.

In breeding

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,450.

Which of the following fishing gears can be used for total harvesting of ponds?

A.

Hook and line

B.

Harpoon

C.

Basket trap

D.

Dragnet

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.