2019
(a) State the main food nutrient obtainable from specimen Q (BONE MEAL) and two main food nutrients obtainable from Specimen S(CATFISH)(b) State three functions of each of the two main nutrients obtainable from specimen…
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2019 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions
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2019
(a) Using a table, classify specimens J, K, L, M, N and O into the following crops groups: Fruit, Leafy vegetable, Bulb and Root.(b) List five general cultural practices that are carried out by farmers when growing Speci…
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2019
Take a sample each of specimens F (CLAY SOIL), G (LOAMY SOIL) and H (SANDY SOIL) and rub each between the thumb and forefinger. Put a sample of each of the specimens on your palm and add a little amount of water sufficie…
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2019
(a) State three uses each of specimens A (RAKE), C (SHOVEL), and D (CUTLASS)(b) Describe Specimen E (WHEELBARROW).(c) State three ways of maintaining Specimen E.
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2019
The diagrams below illustrate parasites of farm animalsStudy them and answer the questions that follow. a) Identify the parasites labelled I and II. b) Mention three external features of the parasite labelled I. c) Na…
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2019
The diagrams below illustrate three different crops. Study them and answer the questions that follow. a) State the method of propagating each crop. b) List three varieties of oil palm. c) Mention three diseases of okr…
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2019
Study the farm implement illustrated below and answer the questions that follow. a) Identify the farm implement illustrated. (ii)Name the parts labelled I and IIIIIIV in the diagram. b) State one function of each of the…
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2019
The diagram below illustrates an experimental set-up on soil. Study it and answer the questions that follow. a) (i) State the aim of the experiment. (ii)Name the parts labelled I and II in the diagram. b) Describe how t…
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2019
(a) A farmer purchased a tractor in the year 2000 for D 12, 000.00. In 2009, the tractor was sold for D 3,000.00 as it was no longer economical to keep. Calculate the:(i) useful life of the tractor; (ii) salvage…
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2019
a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production: (i) flushing; (ii) castration; (iii) culling. (b) Mention two advantages of each of the terms in 5 (a). (i) Flushing; (ii) Castration; (iii) Cullin…
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2019
(a) Distinguish between spacing and thinning in crop production. (b) Discuss the cultivation of oil palm under the following headings: (i) botanical name; (ii) two varieties; (iii) method of propagation; (iv) soil…
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2019
(a) Using the table below, classify the following crops based on their life cycle.CropClassification based on life cycleMango Rice Groundnut Cotton Pepper Soya bean Oil palm Yam Tomato Rubber Ginger Cocoa Cowpea Carrot…
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2019
(a) Complete the table below. WeedBotanical nameMethod of dispersalGoat weed Siam weed Water leaf (b) List three examples of each of the following factors affecting land availability for agriculture: (i…
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2019
(a) Explain four roles of government in agricultural development under the following headings: (i) pest and disease control; (ii) marketing of agricultural produce. (b) Give four general problems of land tenure s…
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2019
(a) What is depreciation in agricultural production? (b) Distinguish between the following pairs of terms as used in agricultural production: (i) farm records and farm accounts; (ii) credit and s…
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2019
(a) Explain the following terms as used in animal production:MalnutritionWeaningHeat periodCandling(b) Distinguish between maintenance ration and production ration in animal nutrition.(c) State three effects of malnutrit…
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2019
(a) (i) Differentiate between intensive system and extensive system of livestock management. (ii) State five disadvantages of keeping livestock on free range system. (b) State six ways in which ornamental plants are im…
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2019
(a) (i) Define the term drainage. (ii) State four reasons why waterlogged agricultural land should be drained. (b)List six factors affecting nutrient availability in the soil. (c) Complete the table below on the causati…
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2019
(a) (i) Name the disease associated with the observed symptoms. (ii) List three ways of controlling the disease named in 2(a)(i). (b) (i) State three pests of cocoa. (ii) State three ways of controlling the pests ment…
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2019
(a) Write the full meaning of the acronyms of the following non-governmental agricultural organizations: (i) WARDA; (ii) IITA; (iii) FAO; (iv) ILCA. (b) Mention six ways in which agriculture is of benefit to rural commu…
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