General Agriculture WASSCE Questions (Part 4) – Solve Now

The General Agriculture WASSCE paper will be written on 1st September, 2023. Let’s take a look at these likely questions.

Solve these questions as soon as possible. These questions will guide you and make you abreast of what you are to expect in the main exams.

Question 1

(a) (i) List four types of agrochemicals used in crop production.

(ii) State one use of each type of agrochemicals you have listed in (a. i.) above.

b. Discuss four problems associated with cassava production in West Africa. [8 marks]

Question 2

(a) Distinguish between a bed and a border in ornamental horticulture.

(b) Outline four methods of cultural pest control in crop production.

(c) Explain how three characteristics of weeds make them difficult to control on the farm.

Question 3

(a) Mention three fish preservation methods.

(b) State two differences between the digestive systems of a goat and a domestic fowl.

(c) Enumerate three ways of minimizing tapeworm infestation in farm animals.

(d) Describe three methods that could be used to improve local breeds of farm animals in Ghana.

KNUST Announces Admission Into PhD, MPhil, And MSc In Engineering Programmes – Apply Here

Question 4

(a) Mention four characteristics of a good breeding sow.

(b) State two benefits which could be derived from each of the following management practices in animal production:
dehorning;
creep feeding;
culling.

(c) Give three reasons for providing suitable housing for small ruminant livestock.

Question 5.

(a) List four records that are kept on a farm.

(b) (i) Define the term value chain as used in agriculture.

(ii) State two benefits of value chain development in agriculture production.

(c) Discuss three factors to be considered in the establishment of an agribusiness.

READ ALSO: TV3 to be sued for ‘false publication’ about Education Minister

Question 6

(a) List three characteristics of agricultural land.

b. State five objectives of agricultural extension education.

c. Describe four ways by which modern farming practices could reach farmers.