WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2218

11,086.

Which of the following managment systems of poultry production is least expensive?

A.

Deep litter

B.

Battery cage

C.

Fold units

D.

Free range

Correct answer is D

Free range denotes a method of farming husbandry where theanimals, for at least part of the day, can roam freely outdoors, rather than being confined in an enclosure for 24 hours each day.

11,087.

Pasture crops are best used in preparing silage when they

A.

Have produced seeds

B.

Are lignified

C.

Are yet to produce flowers

D.

Are producing flowers

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,088.

Which of the following birds is purposely raised for meat?

A.

Broilers

B.

Cockerels

C.

Layers

D.

Pullets

Correct answer is A

A broiler is any chicken that is bred and raised specifically for meat production.

11,089.

One of the main reasons for providing light for broilers during production is to

A.

Reduce predators

B.

Increase feed intake

C.

Reduce mortality

D.

Increase exercise

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,090.

If 25kg feed was consumed by 10,000 birds in six hours, determine the quantity of feed required by the same number of birds in one week?

A.

20kg

B.

67kg

C.

400kg

D.

700kg

Correct answer is D

There are 168 hours in a week, which is 28 times the 6 hours it took the 10,000 birds to consumed 25kg feed (168hours / 6 hours) 

To find the amount of feed the same number of birds would consume, mutiply 25kg 28 times. (25 x 28) = 700kg