Waec Agricultural Science Past Questions

Question 11

Which of the followings are breeds of cattle?

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  • A. muturu and sahel
  • B. ouda and white fulani
  • C. ndama and keteku
  • D. gudali and red sokoto
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Question 12

Plant breeders aim at obtaining the following except

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  • A. tolerance to climatic extremes
  • B. resistance to pests
  • C. adaptation of pollination
  • D. uniformity in the time of maturity
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Question 13

The side effects of chemical control of diseases and pests include the following except

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  • A. environmental pollution
  • B. poisoning of livestock and man
  • C. destruction of some plant species
  • D. increased cost of production
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Question 14

Newcastle disease is caused by

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  • A. virus
  • B. bacterium
  • C. protozoan
  • D. fungus
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Question 15

Which of the following is the main reason foe not keeping birds meant for commercial egg production under the extensive system of management? Birds

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  • A. are exposed to attack by predators
  • B. waste a lot of productive energy roaming about
  • C. are exposed to sufficient green forage
  • D. are exposed to theft
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