Year :
1993
Title :
Agricultural Science
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
41 - 50 of 59 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 41. |
The gestation period of a cow is approximately A. 483 days B. 423 days C. 383 days D. 283 days E. 183 days |
D |
| 42. |
The following are important management practices in the husbandry of piglets except A. castration of male piglets not neded for breeding B. administration of drugs containing iron piglets C. provision of grass beddings for piglets D. cutting of the needle-teeth piglets |
C |
| 43. |
Liming of fish pond is carried out in order to A. increase PH of the water B. provide more food for fishes C. provide the soil nutrients for fishes D. correct both acidity and alkalinity of water E. maintain the water level of the pond |
E |
| 44. |
The general symptoms of malnutrition in animals include the following except A. retard growth B. low production C. susceptability to diseases D. high mortality E. increase in body size |
E |
| 45. |
The nymphs of lice reach maturity in about A. one week B. two weeks C. three weeks D. four weeks E. five weeks |
C |
| 46. |
The interval from the beginning of one heat period to the another is known as A. gestation period B. fertilization C. incubation period D. heat period E. oestrus cycle |
E |
| 47. |
Which of the following pond maintenance operation will ensure adequate supply of oxygen and hygienic condition for fish in a pond? A. deweeding B. distilling C. fertilization D. eradication of predators E. supplementary feeding |
A |
| 48. |
The part of the egg that prevents the yolk from being damaged by keeping the yolk at the centre of the egg is the A. germ spot B. albumen C. air space D. chalaza E. egg membrane |
D |
| 49. |
The aims of breeding in farm animals include the following except A. increasing production potentials of farm animals B. improving the quality of animal products C. improving adaptability of farm animals to a new environment D. evolving new breeds of animals suitable for all purposes E. increasing tolerance of animal to disease and pests |
D |
| 50. |
Which of the following statements about ticks is not correct? A. its body is divided into two parts B. it has six pairs of legs C. it can be controlled by regular dipping of animals D. it is an external parasite E. it can be found on goats |
B |
| 41. |
The gestation period of a cow is approximately A. 483 days B. 423 days C. 383 days D. 283 days E. 183 days |
D |
| 42. |
The following are important management practices in the husbandry of piglets except A. castration of male piglets not neded for breeding B. administration of drugs containing iron piglets C. provision of grass beddings for piglets D. cutting of the needle-teeth piglets |
C |
| 43. |
Liming of fish pond is carried out in order to A. increase PH of the water B. provide more food for fishes C. provide the soil nutrients for fishes D. correct both acidity and alkalinity of water E. maintain the water level of the pond |
E |
| 44. |
The general symptoms of malnutrition in animals include the following except A. retard growth B. low production C. susceptability to diseases D. high mortality E. increase in body size |
E |
| 45. |
The nymphs of lice reach maturity in about A. one week B. two weeks C. three weeks D. four weeks E. five weeks |
C |
| 46. |
The interval from the beginning of one heat period to the another is known as A. gestation period B. fertilization C. incubation period D. heat period E. oestrus cycle |
E |
| 47. |
Which of the following pond maintenance operation will ensure adequate supply of oxygen and hygienic condition for fish in a pond? A. deweeding B. distilling C. fertilization D. eradication of predators E. supplementary feeding |
A |
| 48. |
The part of the egg that prevents the yolk from being damaged by keeping the yolk at the centre of the egg is the A. germ spot B. albumen C. air space D. chalaza E. egg membrane |
D |
| 49. |
The aims of breeding in farm animals include the following except A. increasing production potentials of farm animals B. improving the quality of animal products C. improving adaptability of farm animals to a new environment D. evolving new breeds of animals suitable for all purposes E. increasing tolerance of animal to disease and pests |
D |
| 50. |
Which of the following statements about ticks is not correct? A. its body is divided into two parts B. it has six pairs of legs C. it can be controlled by regular dipping of animals D. it is an external parasite E. it can be found on goats |
B |