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Agricultural Science Past Questions July 11, 2026

Agricultural Science WAEC 2025 Past Questions (Objective & Theory)

Attempt this paper under exam conditions, then mark yourself using the answers.

Section A — Objective

Question 1
The growing of crops and rearing of animals for the benefit of man is called
  • A. Agriculture
  • B. Horticulture
  • C. Forestry
  • D. Aquaculture

Answer: A. Agriculture covers both crop cultivation and animal rearing.

Question 2
The most suitable soil for crop production is
  • A. Sandy soil
  • B. Clay soil
  • C. Loamy soil
  • D. Stony soil

Answer: C. Loamy soil has balanced drainage, aeration and fertility.

Question 3
Which of the following is a ruminant animal?
  • A. Cattle
  • B. Pig
  • C. Rabbit
  • D. Chicken

Answer: A. Cattle (and sheep and goats) are ruminants with a four-chambered stomach.

Question 4
The fertiliser element that promotes leaf growth is
  • A. Nitrogen
  • B. Phosphorus
  • C. Potassium
  • D. Calcium

Answer: A. Nitrogen (N) promotes leaf growth; phosphorus promotes roots; potassium promotes fruits.

Question 5
A farm tool used for levelling soil and gathering litter is the
  • A. Cutlass
  • B. Hoe
  • C. Rake
  • D. Sickle

Answer: C. The rake levels soil and gathers litter/leaves.

Question 6
The rearing of fish in ponds is called
  • A. Aquaculture
  • B. Apiculture
  • C. Sericulture
  • D. Aviculture

Answer: A. Aquaculture is the rearing of fish and other aquatic animals.

Section B — Theory

Question 1 — Theory
State five importance of agriculture to the Nigerian economy.

Model answer (any five): 1. Provision of food. 2. Source of employment. 3. Source of income. 4. Raw materials for industries. 5. Foreign exchange earnings. 6. Market for industrial goods.

Question 2 — Theory
List five cultural practices in crop production in their correct order.

Answer: land clearing → stumping → tillage → ridging → planting → fertiliser application → weeding → pest/disease control → harvesting.

Practice these in CBT mode →

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