WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 46

226.

Igneous rocks can easily be identified through their?

A.

Glassy apperance

B.

Coarse texture

C.

Stratified layers

D.

Fossil contents

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

227.

Which factor of production has the following characteristics?

 

I.Free gift of nature

II.Limited in supply

III.Immobile

A.

Land

B.

Labour

C.

Capital

D.

Entrepreneur

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

228.

Which of the following fruit is a capsule?

A.

Okra

B.

Apple

C.

Mango

D.

Coconut

Correct answer is A

A capsule is a type of simple, dry, though rarely fleshy dehiscent fruit produced by many species of angiosperms. Only okra in the options is a capsule.

 

229.

The major objective of farm planning is to?

A.

Maximise the use of available resources

B.

Control insects pests of crops

C.

Control diseases among animals

D.

Reduce losses due to natural disasters

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

230.

The causative organism of maize rust is?

A.

Nematoda

B.

Insect

C.

Bacterium

D.

Fungus

Correct answer is D

Maize rust is caused by a fungus called Puccinia sorghi.