WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 339

1,691.

Which of the following diseases of crops causes stunting in maize?

A.

Blast

B.

Rosette

C.

Blight

D.

Streak

E.

Smut

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,692.

Jute, cotton and sisal are

A.

Oil crops

B.

Parental crops

C.

Fibre crops

D.

Vegetable crops

E.

Ornamental

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,693.

The most suitable soil for cultivating yam is

A.

Sand

B.

Silt

C.

Sandy Clay

D.

Clay

E.

Clay loam

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,694.

The study and management of forests and forest resources is known as

A.

Agro forestry

B.

Taungya

C.

Wildlife

D.

Forestry

E.

Silviculture

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,695.

Which of the following is not a reason for preferring rotational grazing to continuous grazing?

A.

Avoiding build-up of livestock pests

B.

Obtaining uniform quality of herbage

C.

Encouraging persistence of desired species

D.

Breaking the life-cycle of some pests

E.

Avoiding excessive amount of organic manuring

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.