WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 343

1,711.

The most important factor that determines the rate of agriculture development in a country is the

A.

readiness of farmers to adopt viable agricultural researc

B.

quantity of herbicides used in the country

C.

number of machinery available in the country

D.

provision of raw materials for industries

E.

number of people involved in agriculture

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,712.

The assistance given to farmers by government in form of a reduction in price is generally referred to as

A.

Inout

B.

Loan

C.

Credit

D.

Subsidy

E.

Interest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,713.

The government operates its extension programme by using the following methods except

A.

establishment of demonstration plots

B.

use of wall poster and handbills

C.

organisation of agricultural shows and farmers festivals

D.

provision of in-service training for farmers

E.

provision of rural infrastructure

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,714.

Which of the following is not correct about market in agriculture? it is

A.

the aggregate of contacts between buyers and sellers

B.

an arena for organising and facilitating business activ

C.

a number of people in contact with each other for the purpose of buying and selling

D.

a place for social activities

E.

a place for solving basic ecomonic problems

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,715.

Farmers often find it difficult to obtain loans from banks for agricultural projects because they

A.

Have no guarantors

B.

Have no collaterals

C.

Lack information on agricultural loans

D.

Lack technical know-how

E.

Have no tax clearance certificate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.