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2012 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical (a) identify specimens H, I, J, K, L and M. (3 marks) (b) State one...

Agricultural Science
WAEC 2012

(a) identify specimens H, I, J, K, L and M. (3 marks)

(b) State one major use of each of specimens H, I, J, K, L and M. (6 marks)

(c) State three general maintenance practices for specimens H, J, and M. (5 marks)

(d) Name one tractor-coupled implement that can perform similar functions as each of specimens H, I and K. (3 marks)

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Explanation

(a) identification of specimens H, I, J, K, L and M

  • Specimens H - Cutlass
  • I - Hoe
  • J - Shears
  • K - Rake
  • L - Watering can
  • M - Shovel 

(b) Major use of each of specimens H, I, J, K, Land M

Specimen H-(Cutlass):

  • For clearing and slashing bushes
  • For weeding
  • For light digging like transplanting
  • Planting/sowing
  • Harvesting crops like coconut, banana, etc
  • For digging holes for the fixing of fence poles

Specimen I -(Hoe):

  • Making ridges and seedbeds for crops and vegetables
  • Weeding of plants
  • Harvesting of crops like groundnuts, cassava, yams
  • Planting/sowing
  • Mixing of fertilizer with the soil

Specimen J-(Shears):

  • Trimming of hedges
  • For removing dead parts or excessive branches/pruning

Specimen K- (Rake):

  • Removing rubbish from the farm
  • Covering vegetable seeds when broadcast
  • Removing stones from seedbeds
  • Leveling of soil surface
  • Spreading of manure

Specimen L-(Watering Can):

  • Supplying water to young seedlings in the seedbeds and nursery
  • Irrigation of flowers
  • Sprinkling of foliar fertilizers

Specimen M-(Shovel):

  • Transferring soil from one place to another
  • Harvesting of root-tuber crops
  • Light weeding in the farm
  • Excavation or digging of the soil

(c) General maintenance practices for specimen H (cultlass) J (Shears) and M (shovel)

  • Clean after use
  • Wash and dry after use
  • Lubricate/oil metal part/joints before storing
  • Sharpen/straighten metal blades
  • Tighten the loose joint Replace worn out part
  • Store in cool dry place
  • Keep wooden handle away from termite

(d) Tractor-coupled implement that can perform similar functions as specimens H, l and K;

  • H - Lawn mower/slasher
  • I - Disc plough/Mouldboard plough/ridger
  • K - Harrow or any named cultivator

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