WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 344

1,716.

Farmers can minimize risks association with farming business by

A.

Flexible budgeting

B.

Adopting farm assurance policy

C.

Diversification of farming enterprise

D.

Practising monoculture

E.

Sale of products

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,717.

The signs of approaching parturition include the following except

A.

Preparation of nests by the dam

B.

Swelling of the vulva

C.

Enlargement of the mammary glands

D.

Mounting of other animals

E.

Loss of appetite

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,718.

Using N'dama bull to mate Muturu cow is an example of

A.

Inbreeding

B.

Selection

C.

Cross-breeding

D.

Introduction

E.

Artificial insemination

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,719.

Which of the following is the reason for smoking fish?

A.

Removing parasites

B.

Preserving it

C.

Increasing putrefaction

D.

Increasing its quality

E.

Decreasing its flavour

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,720.

Natural immunity against diseases is conferred on the newly born animal through

A.

Vaccination

B.

Sanitation

C.

Administration of antibiotics

D.

Feeding with colostrum

E.

Administration of drugs

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.