WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1694

8,466.

The survey instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles on the field is the

A.

Theodolite

B.

Prismatic compass

C.

Offset staff

D.

Arrow

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,467.

The objectives of farm mechanization include the following except to

A.

Obtain higher farm yield

B.

Carry out farm operation quickly

C.

Improve the quality of farm produce

D.

Produce disease-resistant crop varieties

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,468.

The function of the mouldboard in a mouldboard plough is to

A.

Cut a horizontal line in the soil

B.

Give support to the share

C.

Invert the furrow slice

D.

Keep the equipment steady during operation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,469.

The main sources of farm power in West Africa are

A.

Wind, solar and mechanical

B.

Human, animal and mechanical

C.

Mechanical, solar and human

D.

Electrical, mechanical and solar

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,470.

An advantage of sprinkler irrigation is that

A.

It assists farmers to raise a greater varity of crops

B.

It is easy to install

C.

Large areas of land can be irrigated

D.

It can be afforded by peasant farmers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.