WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 52

256.

In which of the soil layer does most biological activity occur?

A.

B - horizon

B.

C - horizon

C.

D - horizon

D.

A - horizon

Correct answer is D

A - horizon is the top layer of the soil horizon, it contains decomposed organic matter which is necessary for plant growth and also microorganisms.

257.

Legumes are different from grasses, because;

A.

They have lesser protein content than grasses

B.

They form symbiotic relationship with bacteria, rhizobian, in the nodules of their roofs

C.

They are monocot plants

D.

They do not bear seeds

Correct answer is B

Legumes form symbiotic relationship with bacteria, rhizobium in the nodules of their roots to manufacture nitrogen compounds, which in turn serve as protein in the legumes, and seed being part of their storage form.

 

258.

Mechanical power is not usually required in?

A.

Soil tillage

B.

Fertilizer application

C.

Staking of yams

D.

Planting of seeds

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

259.

All are factors to consider when planning a farmstead except?

A.

Accessibility

B.

Topography

C.

Soil type

D.

Irrigation

Correct answer is D

Farm stead is the house belonging to a farm and the buildings around it, since it is not used for planting or cultivation, irrigation is not a factor to consider.

 

260.

Newcastle disease is viral diseases that affect which animals?

A.

Poultry birds

B.

Cattle

C.

Goat

D.

Fish

Correct answer is A

Newcastle disease is an infection of domestic poultry and other bird species with virulent Newcastle disease virus (NDV).