WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 347

1,731.

Which of the following is the botanical name for guinea grass?

A.

Panicum maximum

B.

Pennisetum pupureum

C.

Eleusine indica

D.

Pennisetum maximum

E.

Panicum pupureum

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,732.

The planting depth of rice grain is about

A.

2-4 cm

B.

6-8 cm

C.

8-10 cm

D.

10-12 cm

E.

12-14 cm

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,733.

The damage to the stem of maize plants resulting in hollowness and lodging is most likely caused by

A.

Redents

B.

Grasscutters

C.

Stem borers

D.

Weevils

E.

Thrips

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,734.

Which of the following is not normally a pasture crop?

A.

Mucuna

B.

Centrosema

C.

Stylosanthes

D.

Giant star grass

E.

Guinea grass

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,735.

Fertilization in crops leads to the formation of

A.

Gamets

B.

Pollen grain

C.

Zygote

D.

Pollen tube

E.

Endosperm

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.