Year : 
2004
Title : 
Agricultural Science
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

51 - 55 of 55 Questions

# Question Ans
51.

In the event of increased government subsidies, the farmer's production cost

A. falls,hence supply increases

B. falls, hence supply decreases

C. rises, hence supply increases

D. falls, hence supply decreases

A

52.

The equilibrium price of rice is the price at which

A. ita demand exceds supply

B. its supply exceeds demand

C. its supply equals demand

D. consumers cannot buy the quality they want

C

53.

Which of the following activities is not correct about extension agents?

A. educating farmers on the use of improved techniques

B. teaching farmers how to plant their crops

C. training school leavers to become professional farmers

D. teaching farmers how to prepare and apply compost manure

C

54.

One of the functions of agricultural extension is

A. cultivation of farmers farmlands

B. cobstruction of farmers farmsteads

C. organization and coordination of credit sources

D. running of the country's formal education system

C

55.

Why would an extension officer prefer the use of television to radio when introducing a new technology to farmers?

A. the extension officer can get immediate feedback

B. the farmer can observe the various steps involved

C. radio programmes are not reliable and clear enough

D. it is cheaper to use television than radio

B

51.

In the event of increased government subsidies, the farmer's production cost

A. falls,hence supply increases

B. falls, hence supply decreases

C. rises, hence supply increases

D. falls, hence supply decreases

A

52.

The equilibrium price of rice is the price at which

A. ita demand exceds supply

B. its supply exceeds demand

C. its supply equals demand

D. consumers cannot buy the quality they want

C

53.

Which of the following activities is not correct about extension agents?

A. educating farmers on the use of improved techniques

B. teaching farmers how to plant their crops

C. training school leavers to become professional farmers

D. teaching farmers how to prepare and apply compost manure

C

54.

One of the functions of agricultural extension is

A. cultivation of farmers farmlands

B. cobstruction of farmers farmsteads

C. organization and coordination of credit sources

D. running of the country's formal education system

C

55.

Why would an extension officer prefer the use of television to radio when introducing a new technology to farmers?

A. the extension officer can get immediate feedback

B. the farmer can observe the various steps involved

C. radio programmes are not reliable and clear enough

D. it is cheaper to use television than radio

B