Year : 
2007
Title : 
Agricultural Science
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

11 - 20 of 56 Questions

# Question Ans
11.

Chlorosis with characteristic parallel white or yellow streaks observed along the veins of leaves is a deficiency symptom of

A. potassium

B. magnesium

C. phosphorus

D. sulphur

B

I. Allowing land to fallow
II. Applying organic fertilizer
III. Practicing monoculture
IV. Growing legumes.

12.

Which of the following combinations will help to improve soil fertility status?

A. I,III and IV only

B. II,III and IV only

C. I,II and III only

D. I,II and IV only

D

13.

The spread of diseases and pests can be checked by

A. I

B. II

C. III

D. IV

A

14.

Which of the following statements is not an advantage of drainage? It

A. removes excess water

B. supplies moisture for plant growth

C. reclaims water-logged land and swamps

D. improves soil structure

B

15.

The problems associated with farm irrigation do not include

A. high cost of irrigation equipment

B. increase in soil pH

C. continuous supply of irrigation water

D. build up of pests on farms

C

I. Burning of trash
II. Slashing of undergrowth
III. Seed bed preparation
IV. Soil tillage.

16.

Which of the following options gives the correct sequence of land preparation for planting yam?

A. IV,II,III and I

B. II,I,IV and III

C. II,III,I and IV

D. I,II,III and IV

B

17.

Which of the following practices will enhance loss of soil water?

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

A

18.

The most versatile source of farm power in West Africa is

A. biogas

B. animal

C. wind

D. water

B

19.

Silos ensure good storage because

A. they are made of stainless steel

B. of the air-tight environment created

C. a lot of produce can be stored at a time

D. they have high relative humidity

B

20.

Which of the following statement about the advantages of farm mechanization is not true? It

A. saves labour

B. improves soil structure

C. reduces drudgery

D. increases output

B

11.

Chlorosis with characteristic parallel white or yellow streaks observed along the veins of leaves is a deficiency symptom of

A. potassium

B. magnesium

C. phosphorus

D. sulphur

B

I. Allowing land to fallow
II. Applying organic fertilizer
III. Practicing monoculture
IV. Growing legumes.

12.

Which of the following combinations will help to improve soil fertility status?

A. I,III and IV only

B. II,III and IV only

C. I,II and III only

D. I,II and IV only

D

13.

The spread of diseases and pests can be checked by

A. I

B. II

C. III

D. IV

A

14.

Which of the following statements is not an advantage of drainage? It

A. removes excess water

B. supplies moisture for plant growth

C. reclaims water-logged land and swamps

D. improves soil structure

B

15.

The problems associated with farm irrigation do not include

A. high cost of irrigation equipment

B. increase in soil pH

C. continuous supply of irrigation water

D. build up of pests on farms

C

I. Burning of trash
II. Slashing of undergrowth
III. Seed bed preparation
IV. Soil tillage.

16.

Which of the following options gives the correct sequence of land preparation for planting yam?

A. IV,II,III and I

B. II,I,IV and III

C. II,III,I and IV

D. I,II,III and IV

B

17.

Which of the following practices will enhance loss of soil water?

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

A

18.

The most versatile source of farm power in West Africa is

A. biogas

B. animal

C. wind

D. water

B

19.

Silos ensure good storage because

A. they are made of stainless steel

B. of the air-tight environment created

C. a lot of produce can be stored at a time

D. they have high relative humidity

B

20.

Which of the following statement about the advantages of farm mechanization is not true? It

A. saves labour

B. improves soil structure

C. reduces drudgery

D. increases output

B