WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1726

8,626.

Biological methods of weed control do not include

A.

Introducing insects to control weeds

B.

Planting crops to compete with the weeds

C.

Planting leguminous cover crops

D.

Uprooting the weeds

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,627.

The eradication of mealy bugs is an effective control of

A.

Corn smut

B.

Swollen shoot of cocoa

C.

Groundnut rosette

D.

Rice blast

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,628.

Golden brown lesions on peeled yam tuber indicate infection by

A.

Bacteria

B.

Virus

C.

Fungi

D.

Nematode

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,629.

Deforestation will eventually lead to

A.

Improvement in soil fertility

B.

Improvement of soil texture

C.

Loss of soil organic matter

D.

Increase in soil pH

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,630.

An erect tropical perennial grass which grows to 3 - 6 metres tall and has broad hairy leaves is the

A.

Elephant grass

B.

Gaint star grass

C.

Spear grass

D.

Gamba grass

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.