1999 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions

1999

(a) Name two farm animals possessing specimen K (HORN).(b) State two methods of removing specimen K from the animals possessing it.(c) State three reasons for carrying out the operation in (b) above(d) Mention three meth…

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(a) ldentify specimens I and J.Specimen I; Specimen J; (b) To what group of forage does each belong?(c) State four uses of specimen I and three uses of specimen J in agriculture.(d) Mention…

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(a) State two functions each of specimens D (Hoe), E (Rake), F (Pliers), G (Axe), and H (Hand Trowel)(b) State one method of maintaining each of specimens D, É, F, G, and H

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Make a careful observation of specimens A ( Sandy Soil), B (Clay), C ( Loam), and use your observations to answer questions (a) - (d)(a) State three characteristics of each of specimens A. B and C(b) Which of the specime…

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(a) Explain the term extension in agriculture. (b) State eight functions of an extension agent. (c) List six problems of agricultural extension in your country

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(a) Explain briefly the term farm valuation. (b) Prepare a Profit and Loss Account for a farm from the following information: maize seeds for planting - N25,000.00fertilizers used - N14,800.00pesticides - N20,000.00pur…

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(a) State six functions of protein in the body of a farm animal. (b) List five (i) animal- protein; (ii) plant-protein sources used in livestock feeding.

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(a) List four breeds of goats. (b) Discuss briefly the extensive system of rearing any ruminant. (c) State three reasons for rearing goats. (d) List three common diseases of cattle.

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(a) State six aims of crop improvement. (b) Explain briefly 'introduction' as a method of crop improvement.

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Describe briefly the production of cowpea under the following headings; (a) land preparation; (b) planting; (c) fertilizer application; (d) weeding; (e) harvesting; (f) processing; (g) storage.

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(a) Describe briefly six ways in which soil organisms aid the formation of soils. (b) State four ways in which soil organisms improve soils for crops growth.

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(a) State two each of (i) climatic, (ii) biotic and (iii) edaphic factors affecting distribution and production of crops a animals in your country. (b) State three climatic and two soil requirements for optimum productio…

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(a) List four farming operations requiring electric power. (b) State three advantages and three disadvantage each of the following farm power (i) electricity; (ii) animal.

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Enumerate four possible solutions to each of the following problems of agricultural development in your country (a) Poor transportation (b) inadequate farm inpouts (c) crude tools (d) inadequate storage facilities

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Food shortage can be minimized by

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The main objective of agriculture is

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Which of the following groups of animals is usually kept in game reserves?

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Financial assistance from government to the farmers is usually in the following forms except

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The most common factor affecting land use is

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Output is higher in commercial agriculture because of the following reasons except

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