2002 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions

2002

(a) Which of specimens F, G, and H is the most common source of energy in livestock rations?(b) Mention one ingredient in specimen I which has a laxative effect on farm animals.(c) State three important feed ingredients…

2002

(a) ldentify specimen E.Specimen E;(b) State four damages caused to crops by the specimen.(c) Briefly describe its life cycle(d)(i) Name the stage of development at which the specimen is most dangerous to crops. (ii) Giv…

2002

(a) ldentify specimens B, C, and D.Specimen B:Specimen C:Specimen D: (b) Give two observable physical properties of each.(C) State two main nutrients supplied by each of specimens B and Ď.(d) State two methods of app…

2002

Study carefully the experimental set-up labelled A and use it to answer questions (a) - (d)(a) State the aim of the experimental set-up.(b) Describe briefly the procedure for carrying out the experiment. (c) Describe bri…

2002

(a) Explain the term "marketing." (b) State five importance of marketing in agriculture. (c) Mention five marketing functions. (d) In which four ways can the marketing of agricultural produce be encouraged?

2002

Explain the following terms used in agricultural production: (a) hired labour; (b) fixed capital; (c) working capital; (d) management.

2002

(a) Define the term "disease." (b) State the difference between resistance and susceptibility to diseases. (c) Enumerate four economic importance of animal disease. (d) List three factors which determine the degree of re…

2002

(a) (i) What is culling? (ii) Give three reasons why culling is practised in livestock management. (b) State three advantages and three disadvantages of each of the following management systems in poultry production: (i)…

2002

(a) In a tabular form, name one fungal disease, one viral disease and one pest of any four of the following crops: (i) citrus; (ii) banana; (iii) tomato; (iv) yam; (v) groundnut. (b) State six general control measures of…

2002

(a) Describe briefly four methods of weed dispersal. (b) Describe three mechanical and three cultural methods of weed control.

2002

(a) State three functions of nitrogen in crop plants. (b) Mention four effects of excess soil nitrogen and three effects of nitrogen deficiency on plants. (c) Apart from lightning, state three other ways by which nitroge…

2002

(a) State five effects. of each of the following practices on crop production: (1) irrigation; (ii) drainage. (b) List four methods of surface irrigation. (c) Give two main reasons why surface drainage is often necessary…

2002

(a)List six types of land tenure systems. (b) Discuss five reasons why the government should enforce the land use legislation.

2002

(a ) State five objectives each (i) of Farm Settlement Scheme and (ii) Agricultural Development Programme. (b) State roles of cooperative organisations in agricultural production.

2002 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions

(a) Which of specimens F, G, and H is the most common source of energy in livestock rations?(b) Mention one ingredient in specimen I which has a laxative effect on farm animals.(c) State three important feed ingredients…

(a) ldentify specimen E.Specimen E;(b) State four damages caused to crops by the specimen.(c) Briefly describe its life cycle(d)(i) Name the stage of development at which the specimen is most dangerous to crops. (ii) Giv…

(a) ldentify specimens B, C, and D.Specimen B:Specimen C:Specimen D: (b) Give two observable physical properties of each.(C) State two main nutrients supplied by each of specimens B and Ď.(d) State two methods of app…

Study carefully the experimental set-up labelled A and use it to answer questions (a) - (d)(a) State the aim of the experimental set-up.(b) Describe briefly the procedure for carrying out the experiment. (c) Describe bri…

(a) Explain the term "marketing." (b) State five importance of marketing in agriculture. (c) Mention five marketing functions. (d) In which four ways can the marketing of agricultural produce be encouraged?

Explain the following terms used in agricultural production: (a) hired labour; (b) fixed capital; (c) working capital; (d) management.

(a) Define the term "disease." (b) State the difference between resistance and susceptibility to diseases. (c) Enumerate four economic importance of animal disease. (d) List three factors which determine the degree of re…

(a) (i) What is culling? (ii) Give three reasons why culling is practised in livestock management. (b) State three advantages and three disadvantages of each of the following management systems in poultry production: (i)…

(a) In a tabular form, name one fungal disease, one viral disease and one pest of any four of the following crops: (i) citrus; (ii) banana; (iii) tomato; (iv) yam; (v) groundnut. (b) State six general control measures of…

(a) Describe briefly four methods of weed dispersal. (b) Describe three mechanical and three cultural methods of weed control.

(a) State three functions of nitrogen in crop plants. (b) Mention four effects of excess soil nitrogen and three effects of nitrogen deficiency on plants. (c) Apart from lightning, state three other ways by which nitroge…

(a) State five effects. of each of the following practices on crop production: (1) irrigation; (ii) drainage. (b) List four methods of surface irrigation. (c) Give two main reasons why surface drainage is often necessary…

(a)List six types of land tenure systems. (b) Discuss five reasons why the government should enforce the land use legislation.

(a ) State five objectives each (i) of Farm Settlement Scheme and (ii) Agricultural Development Programme. (b) State roles of cooperative organisations in agricultural production.

The major export crops produced in the West African sub-region include

Subsistence agriculture mainly involves

The primary purpose of establishing wildlife reserve is to

Plant quarantine regulations are enforced to

Most agricultural policies do not benefit rural communities because

When the government provides subsidies in agriculture,