WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 87

431.

The use of parasites and predators to control weeds is referred to as

A.

Biological control

B.

Chemical control

C.

Cultural control

D.

Mechanical control

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

432.

The most effective method of controlling viral diseases in crops is by

A.

Spraying with bordeaux mixture

B.

Removing and burning affected crops

C.

Practicing crop rotation

D.

Planting at recommended spacing

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

433.

Quarantine regulations are established so as to

A.

Allow the importation of diseased plant and animal materials

B.

Prevent the introduction foreign diseases into country

C.

Assist farmers to grow foreign crops

D.

Facilitates the rapid spread of foreign diseases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

434.

Which of the following insects transmits swollen shoot virus of Cocoa?

A.

Stem borer

B.

Mealy bug

C.

White fly

D.

Capsid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

435.

Pure line of crops are produced through continuous

A.

Selection

B.

Hybridization

C.

Cross breeding

D.

Inbreeding

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.