WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1601

8,001.

The appropriate farm tool for lifting tomato seedlings for transplanting is the

A.

Dibber

B.

Hoe

C.

Hand trowel

D.

Hand fork

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,002.

The machine used for removing seeds from maize cobs is called a

A.

Mill

B.

Decorticator

C.

Winnower

D.

Sheller

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,003.

The function of the seed -tube of a seed drill is to

A.

Transport seeds from the metering device to the furrow opener

B.

Control the rate of placement of seeds in the soil

C.

Cover seeds placed in the soil

D.

Open the soil for seed placement

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,004.

The agricultural sector in West Africa is plagued with poverty because

A.

Farmers belong to cooperative societies

B.

Yields obtained per annum are relatively low

C.

Farmers have access to credit facilities

D.

The weather is highly predictable

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,005.

The most common method of acquiring land in West Africa is by

A.

Mortgage

B.

Communal ownership

C.

Leasehold

D.

Inheritance

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.