Year :
2019
Title :
Agricultural Science
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 50 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Which of the following statements best describes commercial farming? A. production of plants and animals for family consumption B. large scale agricultural production for sale C. large scale agricultural production for family consumption D. use of family labour for large scale agricultural production |
B |
| 2. |
Which of the following problems are associated with agricultural marketing in West Africa? I.seasonality of produce II.Transportation of produce III.Access to credit A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. I, ll and III |
B |
| 3. |
An advantage of communal land tenure system is that it? A. encourages use of land for permanent projects by individuals B. makes land cheap to acquire C. leads to fragmentation D. does not promote farm mechanization |
B |
| 4. |
Which of the following implements is used for primary tillage? A. ridger B. cultivator C. plough D. harrow |
C |
| 5. |
 A periodic maintenance activity carried out on the illustrated farm machinery is? A. checking the radiator water B. checking for tyre pressure C. changing engine oil D. cleaning after use |
C |
| 6. |
A disadvantage of farm mechanization? A. efficiency in farming B. displacement of farm workers C. reduction in health hazards D. timeliness of farm operations |
B |
| 7. |
Calculate in hectares the area of a rectangular farmland with dimensions 50m by 25m? A. 125ha B. 12.5ha C. 1.25ha D. 0.125ha |
D |
| 8. |
The practice of measuring and mapping out the size, position and boundary of a farmland is called farm? A. layout B. business C. surveying D. tillage |
C |
| 9. |
Which of the following statement about land is not correct? A. its supply is limited B. it is used for agricultural production C. it is subject for depreciation D. it can be relocated |
D |
| 10. |
A socio-cultural factor affecting land availability is? A. soil type B. religion C. topography D. mining |
B |
| 1. |
Which of the following statements best describes commercial farming? A. production of plants and animals for family consumption B. large scale agricultural production for sale C. large scale agricultural production for family consumption D. use of family labour for large scale agricultural production |
B |
| 2. |
Which of the following problems are associated with agricultural marketing in West Africa? I.seasonality of produce II.Transportation of produce III.Access to credit A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. I, ll and III |
B |
| 3. |
An advantage of communal land tenure system is that it? A. encourages use of land for permanent projects by individuals B. makes land cheap to acquire C. leads to fragmentation D. does not promote farm mechanization |
B |
| 4. |
Which of the following implements is used for primary tillage? A. ridger B. cultivator C. plough D. harrow |
C |
| 5. |
A periodic maintenance activity carried out on the illustrated farm machinery is? A. checking the radiator water B. checking for tyre pressure C. changing engine oil D. cleaning after use |
C |
| 6. |
A disadvantage of farm mechanization? A. efficiency in farming B. displacement of farm workers C. reduction in health hazards D. timeliness of farm operations |
B |
| 7. |
Calculate in hectares the area of a rectangular farmland with dimensions 50m by 25m? A. 125ha B. 12.5ha C. 1.25ha D. 0.125ha |
D |
| 8. |
The practice of measuring and mapping out the size, position and boundary of a farmland is called farm? A. layout B. business C. surveying D. tillage |
C |
| 9. |
Which of the following statement about land is not correct? A. its supply is limited B. it is used for agricultural production C. it is subject for depreciation D. it can be relocated |
D |
| 10. |
A socio-cultural factor affecting land availability is? A. soil type B. religion C. topography D. mining |
B |