Year :
2017
Title :
Animal Husbandry
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 40 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
The number of teats in a cow is A. two B. four C. six D. eight |
B |
| 2. |
The movement of digested feed into the bloodstream is known as A. absorption B. digestion C. egestion D. ingestion |
A |
| 3. |
Selection of animals based on performance of ancestors is called A. mass selection B. family selection C. progeny selection D. pedigree selection Detailed SolutionPedigree breeding is a breeding method focused primarily on the parentage of animals. To increase the level of certainty, as much information as possible is collected on several generations of ancestors. The pedigree breeding method does not focus on direct mating partners, but rather on bloodline combinations. |
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| 4. |
The incubation period of chicken egg is A. 17 days B. 21 days C. 28 days D. 30 days |
B |
| 5. |
Which of the following body systems determines the type of feed given to an animal? A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Excretory D. Reproductive |
B |
| 6. |
Which of the following farm animals are monogastrics? I. Carmel II. Donkey III. Horse A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III D. I, II and III only Detailed SolutionMonogastric or Non-ruminant animals do not possess a rumen, reticulum, omasum, or abomasum. Instead, once their food is ingested it will eventually go through a functional caecum. Donkeys and horses are monogastric. |
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| 7. |
The first stage at which the tick attaches itself to the body of the grazing farm animal is A. adult B. egg C. larva D. nymph |
B |
| 8. |
Which of the following organs is influenced by oxytocin A. Kidney B. Lung C. Testis D. Udder Detailed SolutionOxytocin stimulates the muscles surrounding the udder to squeeze out the milk. |
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| 9. |
Which of the following methods are used in animal improvement? I. introduction II. Isolation III. Selection A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. I, II and III |
B |
| 10. |
The vector that transmits trypanosomiasis is A. roundworm B. tapeworm C. tsetse fly D. white fly Detailed SolutionThe tsetse fly (genus Glossina) is a large, brown, biting fly that serves as both a host andvector for the trypanosome parasites. |
| 1. |
The number of teats in a cow is A. two B. four C. six D. eight |
B |
| 2. |
The movement of digested feed into the bloodstream is known as A. absorption B. digestion C. egestion D. ingestion |
A |
| 3. |
Selection of animals based on performance of ancestors is called A. mass selection B. family selection C. progeny selection D. pedigree selection Detailed SolutionPedigree breeding is a breeding method focused primarily on the parentage of animals. To increase the level of certainty, as much information as possible is collected on several generations of ancestors. The pedigree breeding method does not focus on direct mating partners, but rather on bloodline combinations. |
|
| 4. |
The incubation period of chicken egg is A. 17 days B. 21 days C. 28 days D. 30 days |
B |
| 5. |
Which of the following body systems determines the type of feed given to an animal? A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Excretory D. Reproductive |
B |
| 6. |
Which of the following farm animals are monogastrics? I. Carmel II. Donkey III. Horse A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III D. I, II and III only Detailed SolutionMonogastric or Non-ruminant animals do not possess a rumen, reticulum, omasum, or abomasum. Instead, once their food is ingested it will eventually go through a functional caecum. Donkeys and horses are monogastric. |
|
| 7. |
The first stage at which the tick attaches itself to the body of the grazing farm animal is A. adult B. egg C. larva D. nymph |
B |
| 8. |
Which of the following organs is influenced by oxytocin A. Kidney B. Lung C. Testis D. Udder Detailed SolutionOxytocin stimulates the muscles surrounding the udder to squeeze out the milk. |
|
| 9. |
Which of the following methods are used in animal improvement? I. introduction II. Isolation III. Selection A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. I, II and III |
B |
| 10. |
The vector that transmits trypanosomiasis is A. roundworm B. tapeworm C. tsetse fly D. white fly Detailed SolutionThe tsetse fly (genus Glossina) is a large, brown, biting fly that serves as both a host andvector for the trypanosome parasites. |