WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 306

1,526.

A stoloniferous grass which spreads rapidly and forms a good ground cover is

A.

Andropogon gayanus

B.

Andropogon tectorum

C.

Cynodon plectostachyus

D.

Panicum maximum

E.

Pennisetum purpureum

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,527.

Which of the following pasture grasses can be propagated mainly by roots and seeds?

A.

Spear grass

B.

Gaint star grass

C.

Bahama grass

D.

Gamba grass

E.

Guinea grass

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,528.

What is the main difference between forage and fodder crops? Forage crops are

A.

Fresh while fodder crops are dry

B.

Grasses and legumes while fodder crops are legumes only

C.

Preserved forms of grasses and legumes

D.

More nutritious than fodder crops

E.

Grazed while the fodder crops are fed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,529.

If cassava is planted at a spacing of 1m x 1m, what will be the plant population on 1 hectare of land?

A.

10,000

B.

5,000

C.

1,000

D.

500

E.

100

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,530.

Which of the following is obtained from rubber tree?

A.

Fibre

B.

Latex

C.

Sisal

D.

Silk

E.

Gum

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.