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Agricultural Science Past Questions and Answers

Waec Agricultural Science Questions

Question 526:
In an experiment to determine the percentage of humus content in a soil, the following results were obtained:
mass of dish = 10 gm
mass of dish and oven-dry soil = 50 gm
mass of dish and soil after heating = 40 gm
Calculate the percentage of humus in the soil sample.
  • A 10 %
  • B 25%
  • C 60%
  • D 75%
  • E 80%
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Question 527:
The texture and the mineral composition of soil depend mainly on
  • A Topography
  • B Light intensity
  • C Organic matter
  • D Parent material
  • E Temperature
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Question 528:
Which of the following types of fertilizer is recommended for use in high quantities for groundnut production?
  • A Nitrogen fertilizer
  • B Phosphorus fertilizer
  • C Potassium fertilizer
  • D Compost
  • E Potassium and calcium fertilizer
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Question 529:
Lodging in crops is caused by excess supply of
  • A Potassium
  • B Sulphur
  • C Iron
  • D Nitrogen
  • E Sodium
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Question 530:
Adoption of clean clearing of land in the tropical rain forest is not advisable because it
  • A Encourages erosion arid leaching
  • B Is very expensive
  • C Is very difficult to practise
  • D Eprives the farmer of continous use of wood
  • E Encourages compaction of soil
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