WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 301

1,501.

The source of farm credit which is interest-free is

A.

A commercial bank

B.

An agricultural and co-operative bank

C.

A money lender

D.

A co-operative society

E.

Self financing

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,502.

The quantity of food crop available for sale at the current market price over a period of time is known as

A.

Demand

B.

Joint supply

C.

Supply

D.

Competitive demand

E.

Surplus

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,503.

Which of the following types of labour is commonly used in peasant agriculture?

A.

Skilled

B.

Casual

C.

Migratory

D.

Family

E.

Cooperative

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,504.

The mating of different breeds of animals is known as

A.

Out breeding

B.

Cross-breeding

C.

Line-breeding

D.

In-breeding

E.

Back-crossing

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,505.

Cow dung is usually added to a fish pond in order to encourage the growth of

A.

Lichen and mosses

B.

Phytoplankton and zooplankton

C.

Celosia and amaranthus

D.

Shallot and lilly

E.

Lettuce and cabbage

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.