WAEC 2025 AGRIC PRACTICAL ANSWER




(1a)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) When the soil is deficient in nitrogen.
(ii) When farmers need to promote leafy vegetative growth.
(iii) When cereal crops like maize require nitrogen supplementation.
(iv) When plants show yellowing of leaves due to nitrogen deficiency.

(1b)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Broadcasting method.
(ii) Side placement.
(iii) Ring application.
(iv) Foliar application (for soluble forms).
(v) Fertigation (application through irrigation).
(vi) Band placement.

(1c)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Tomato
(ii) Cocoa
(iii) Banana
(iv) Cassava
(v) Yam
(vi) Oil palm

(1d)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) It improves soil fertility by supplying nutrients.
(ii) It enhances soil structure and aeration.
(iii) It increases water-holding capacity.
(iv) It promotes growth of soil microbes.
(v) It reduces soil erosion.
(vi) It acts as a natural pest repellent.
(vii) It is environmentally friendly organic manure.

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(2a)
E:
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It is used for clearing bushes and weeds on the farm
(ii) It is used for cutting down small trees and shrubs
(iii) It is used for harvesting some crops (e.g., sugarcane, yam)
(iv) It is used for preparing planting spots by making holes
(v) It is used for pruning branches or unwanted plant parts

F:
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It is used for digging soil for planting or transplanting
(ii) It is used for turning and mixing soil during land preparation
(iii) It is used for applying manure or fertilizer by mixing it into the soil
(iv) It is used for removing or lifting soil, compost, or sand
(v) It is used for making trenches for irrigation or drainage

(2b)


(2c)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Clean after each use to remove soil, manure, or debris

(ii) Store it in a dry, shaded place to prevent rusting

(iii) Oil or grease the moving parts (especially the wheel axle) regularly

(iv) Check and tighten loose bolts and nuts

(v) Repair or replace damaged tires or handles promptly

(vi) Avoid overloading to prevent damage to the tray and wheel

(vii) Repaint metal parts if rust appears to protect them from further corrosion

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(3a)
• Type of mouthpart: Biting and chewing

• Nature of damage to crop:
(PICK ANY ONE)
-Bores into tubers underground
-Feeds by tunneling into yam tubers underground

• One effect on crop :
(PICK ANY ONE)
-Causes holes and rot in yam tubers
-Reduces market value and leads to poor storage quality

• One control measure:
(PICK ANY ONE)
-Use of insecticides or soil treatment
-Practice crop rotation with non-host crops



(3b)
J: Animal dispersal
K: Wind dispersal

(3c)
J:
(PICK ANY ONE)
Seeds have sticky pods or structures that cling to animal fur.

OR

It produces attractive pods that animals feed on, aiding seed dispersal.

K:
(PICK ANY ONE)
Seeds are light and have feathery structures aiding wind carriage.

OR

The seeds have hairy or winged structures that enhance wind dispersal.

(3d)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Regular weeding
(ii) Use of herbicides
(iii) Practicing crop rotation
(iv) Uprooting before flowering or seed formation
(v) Controlled grazing to prevent spread

(3e)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) It has extensive underground rhizomes.
(ii) It regenerates quickly after cutting.
(iii) It competes strongly with crops for nutrients.
(iv) It is resistant to many common herbicides.
(v) It produces a large number of seeds
(vi) Seeds remain viable in soil for a long period

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(4ai)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) It grinds food into smaller particles to aid digestion.

(ii) It helps in the mechanical breakdown of hard food substances like grains.

(iii) It acts as a food reservoir before digestion continues in the intestines

(iv) It enhances the action of digestive enzymes by increasing food surface area.

(v) It helps in the sorting of indigestible materials like stones.

(4aii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) It has thick muscular walls for strong contractions.

(ii) It contains grit or small stones that assist in grinding food.

(iii) It has a tough, keratinized lining to prevent injury from hard particles.

(iv) It is located between the proventriculus and intestines, allowing it to regulate food flow.

(vi) It contracts rhythmically to mix and churn food particles.

(4b)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) It is used for making leather products such as bags, shoes, and belts.

(ii) It can be processed into drum covers for traditional instruments.

(iii) It is used in the production of local delicacies like ‘kpomo’.

(iv) It serves as raw material in the tanning industry.

(v) It provides income for farmers through sales.

(vi) It is used in upholstery for furniture.

(vii) It is a source of raw materials for cultural craftwork.

(viii) It contributes to employment in the leather and fashion industries.

(4c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Ticks
(ii) Lice
(iii) Mites
(iv) Fleas
(v) Blowflies

(4d)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It is used for self-defense against predators.

(ii) It plays a role in dominance and mating battles among animals.

(iii) It helps in cooling the animal through blood circulation within the horn.

(iv) It serves as a symbol of maturity or status in some species.

(v) It is used for digging or breaking through obstacles.

(vi) It helps in territorial fights or control among herd animals.

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WAEC 2025 AGRIC SPECIMEN

Specimen A: Ammonium sulphate (labelled)

Specimen B: Muriate of potash (labelled)

Specimen C: Cow dung

Specimen D: Compost (labelled)

Specimen E: Cutlass

Specimen F: Spade

Specimen G: Wheelbarrow

Specimen H: Yam beetle

Specimen I: Cowpea weevil

Specimen J: Centrosema pubescens

Specimen K: Spear grass

Specimen L: Gizzard (chicken)

Specimen M: Goat skin (fresh, with hairs intact)

Specimen N: Horn