WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 62

306.

A variety of oil palm is

A.

Amelonado

B.

Acuminata

C.

Tenera

D.

Trinitario

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

307.

The non-oil crop among the following is

A.

Coconut

B.

Beniseed

C.

Melon

D.

Cowpea

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

308.

Dura, Tenera and Pisifera are all cultivated varieties of

A.

Coconut

B.

Oil palm

C.

Rubber

D.

Banana

Correct answer is B

Dure, Tenera and Pisifera are cultivate varieties of oil palm. Choice B is correct.

309.

The optimum temperature for storing yam tuber under cold storage is

A.

7°C

B.

9°C

C.

13°C

D.

15°C

Correct answer is A

The optimum temperature for storing yam tuber under cold storage is 280K (7°C). Therefore, 7°C is correct.

310.

Oil palm trees do well in soils with pH level of

A.

2.5 - 3.5

B.

3.5 - 4.5

C.

5.5 - 6.5

D.

6.5 - 7.5

Correct answer is C

Oil Palm (Elaeis guinensis) requires a pH scale of 5.5 to 6.5 i.e. it requires a pH scale which is acidic. Therefore, 5.5 - 6.5.