WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1392

6,956.

Monocotyledonous crops are characterized by

A.

Parallel-veined leaves

B.

Woody stems and branches

C.

Taproot system

D.

Net-veined leaves

Correct answer is A

Monocotyledonous crops typically have leaves with parallel venation. This means that the veins in the leaf run parallel to each other, extending from the base to the tip of the leaf without forming a complex network. The parallel arrangement of veins is a key characteristic that sets monocots apart from dicotyledonous plants (dicots), which have net-veined leaves.

6,957.

The storage structure usually installed by the government for bulk storage of grains in West Africa is

A.

crib

B.

rhombus

C.

bin

D.

silo

Correct answer is D

A silo is a storage structure that is commonly used for bulk storage of grains, such as rice, wheat, maize, and other agricultural products. It is often installed by governments and agricultural organizations to store large quantities of harvested grains for future use and to ensure food security.

6,958.

In order to backup extension messages, an extension agent should

A.

Provide marketing channels for farmers

B.

Assist farmers in locating sources of farm inputs

C.

Procure agricultural loans for farmers

D.

Provide modern machines to farmers

Correct answer is B

Assisting farmers in locating sources of farm inputs is the most relevant option for an extension agent to back up extension messages. This support ensures that farmers can implement the recommended practices effectively and achieve better agricultural outcomes.

6,959.

A pest of honeybee is

A.

Bird

B.

Grasshopper

C.

Lizard

D.

Tick

Correct answer is B

A pest of honeybees is a creature or organism that poses a threat or causes harm to honeybee colonies or individual honeybees. Among the options provided, the grasshopper is considered a pest of honeybees.

6,960.

Detergents are manufactured with straight hydrocarbon chains, is to make them

A.

soluble

B.

biodegradable

C.

cheaper

D.

foamy

Correct answer is B

Biodegradable because the straight hydrocarbons are natural and slightly soluble in water. Options A,C,D do not have strength hydrocarbon chains and they could harm the environment if they are made with the detergent