2001 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions
2001
(a) State four effects of specimen M (LIVER FLUKE) on farm animals(b) Name the primary and intermediate host of specimen M(c) State three adaptive features of specimen N (TAPEWORM) which enable it to survive in its host(…
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2001
(a) State one method of propagating each of specimens I (CASSAVA), J (YAMSEED), K (COCOYAM), and L (GINGER)(b) State three advantages of staking specimen J.(c) Give two pests and two diseases of specimen I(d) Name the to…
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2001
(a) Classify specimens E (GRASSHOPPER), F (COTTON STAINER), and G (WEEVIL)according to the type of mouthparts they possess.(b) State two damages done to crops by each of specimens E, F, G, and H (TERMITES)(c) State two c…
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2001
(a) In what three ways can specimen A (RADIO TRANSMITTER) enhance farmers' productivity?(b)(i) Name the operation for which specimen B (BURDIZZO PLIER) is used.
(ii) Describe how specimen B is used
(iii) State two mainte…
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2001
(a) Briefly explain agricultural finance; (ii) agricultural credit (b) Explain four significance of agricultural finance (c) Mention one problem farmers encounter in obtaining credits from the following credit sources: (…
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2001
(a) Explain the following terms: (i) appreciation (ii) depreciation (iii) s salvage value (b) List two items on the farm which will normally appreciate value.(c) A farmer bought a fairly used Fiat tractor for 312,000.00…
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2001
(a) Describe with the aid of a diagram the stomach of a named ruminant. (b) compartment of the stomach of a ruminant.
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(a) Write short notes on the following: (i) maintenance ration (ii) production ration; (iii) balanced ration; (iv) malnutrition. (b) Mention four factors normally considered when deciding the type of feed an animal shoul…
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2001
Give an account of the production of banana, using the following sub-headings: (a) one common variety; (b) planting materials; (c) propagation; (d) husbandry; (e) two common pests; (f) two common diseases and how each is…
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2001
Explain pasture management practices under the following sub-headings: (a) land preparation; (b) three methods of propagation; c) two methods of sowing; (d) fertilizer application; (e) grazing; (f) four management practi…
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2001
(a) Explain briefly the processes of formation of (i) igneous rocks; (ii) sedimentary rocks; (iii) metamorphic rocks. (b) Give two examples of each of igneous and metamorphic rocks and three examples of sedimentary rocks…
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2001
(a) Discuss three effects of each of the following factors on crop production: (i) water; (ii) air; (iii) soil microbes. (b) List three edaphic and four climatic factors that affect crop productivity.
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2001
(a) Describe briefly four types of individual land tenure systems. (b) List four advantages and four disadvantages of the land use act.
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2001
(a) State four merits of each of the following: (i) agriculture; (ii) forestry; (iii) wildlife conservation (b) List four non-agricultural uses of land
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2001
Subsistence farming is not characterized by
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2001
Which of the following factors most influence the standard of living of individuals in a community?
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2001
Which of the following occupations is not associated with agriculture?
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2001
Poaching is prohibited in dame reserves in order to
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2001
Which of the following statement about land is not correct?
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2001
The primary role of government in agricultural development is to