All 120 questions from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Pre Vocational Study 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Agriculture is best defined as the
Agriculture covers both crop growing and animal rearing for man’s use.
The most important need of man that agriculture provides is
Food is the basic need agriculture supplies.
Which of the following is an area of study in agriculture?
Crop production is a main branch of agriculture; the other options are parts of other subjects.
Crops that are able to grow and mature within two seasons are termed
Biennials complete their life cycle in two seasons; annuals need one.
Maize, guinea corn and rice are classified as
They are grain crops, so they are cereals.
Crops that provide food drink when processed are regarded as
Cocoa, coffee and tea give drinks, so they are beverage crops.
Diary animals are best known for
Dairy animals are kept for milk.
Micro farm animals include the following except
Goats are ruminant livestock, not micro livestock.
Animals with four stomach compartments are called
Ruminants have four stomach compartments.
Weeds that produce light and feathery seeds are normally dispersed by
Light feathery seeds are blown by wind.
Ageratum conyzoides is the botanical name of
Ageratum conyzoides is goat weed.
Weeds affect the market value of crop produce by
Weed seeds and debris mixed with produce lower its quality and price.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 13 and 14. The pest represented by the diagram causes damage to field crops by
The diagram shows a bird pest, which eats fruits and grains in the field.
Which of the following control measures can be taken to avoid damages on crop by the pests?
A scarecrow frightens birds away from the crops.
Twisting of stems and swelling of shoots on cassava plants are caused by
Cassava mealybugs cause twisted stems and swollen shoots.
Management in agribusiness is also referred to as
The manager who organises production is the entrepreneur.
The reward for labour in farm production is
Labour is rewarded with wages.
Which of the following is not an attribute of labour in agriculture? It
The other four describe labour; timely separation of ownership is not an attribute of labour.
Use the diagram to answer questions 19 and 20. The farm structure illustrated by the diagram is used for storing
The thatched raised granary is used for storing grains such as guinea corn.
Farmers use the structure for storage because it
Raised legs and the thatched roof keep rodents and pests away from the grain.
The storage facility made of thick galvanized iron sheet, usually placed on platforms, for storing grains is
A silo is the metal storage structure for grains.
The crop illustrated in the diagram below is propagated by use of
The diagram shows a ginger rhizome.
Cassava is propagated by
Cassava is planted from stem cuttings.
An advantage of propagating crops by seeds is that
Many seed crops can be sown directly in the field without a nursery.
Which of the following crops requires ridges during land preparation for its production?
Cotton is grown on ridges; the others are tree crops.
Fermentation is a post-harvest operation in ______ production.
Cocoa beans are fermented after harvest.
The farm tools represented by the diagram below is used for
Shears are used for trimming flowers and hedges.
It is important to harvest crops at the right time in order to
Harvesting at the right time reduces losses.
Which of the following feedstuff supplies fibre to animals?
Roughages such as grass and hay are rich in fibre.
Basal feeds are characterized by
Basal feeds are mainly energy feeds, high in carbohydrate.
Which of the following sources of protein is of animal origin?
Blood meal comes from animal blood; the rest are from plants.
Insufficient supply of carbohydrate in the diet of farm animals causes
Low carbohydrate (energy) causes ketosis.
Swollen udders, watery and smelly yellowish milk are the major symptoms of
These are the signs of mastitis, an udder infection.
Which of the following diseases is caused by fungus?
Aspergillosis is caused by the fungus Aspergillus.
Diseases are transmitted from one animal to another through
Contaminated feed carries germs from sick to healthy animals.
Which of the following is an ectoparasite?
A tick lives on the outside of the host.
Infestation by ticks on farm animals can be controlled by
Hand picking removes ticks physically.
Which of the following is a cartilaginous fish?
A shark’s skeleton is cartilage.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 39 and 40. The fishing tool illustrated by the diagram is a
The diagram shows a hand-held scoop net.
The tool is mainly used to harvest
A scoop net lifts small fish such as fryers.
The use of chemical in fish ponds is discouraged because, it leads to
Chemicals contaminate the pond water.
Rain forest zone consists mainly of
The rain forest is made up mainly of trees.
A human activity that negatively affects forest production is
Bush burning destroys young trees and forest resources.
Which of the following is not a protective function of forest?
Tourist attraction is a service function, not a protective one.
Forest trees are destroyed when
Clearing land for industries destroys forest trees.
Eggs are usually packed in trays in order to
Trays hold eggs in place and make them easy to carry without breaking.
Tomato can be processed and packaged in an air tight
Processed tomato is packed in air-tight cans.
Canning and bottling of products are activities in
Canning and bottling put products in containers, which is packaging.
The price of agricultural produce is mainly determined by
Price is set by the forces of demand and supply.
Grading and sorting of agricultural produce are done to
Produce of the same grade is easier to price and sell.
The purpose of advertising farm products in agribusiness includes the following except to
Advertising informs and sells; it does not itself raise prices.
The systematic recording of business transactions for a certain period of time in a farm is referred to as
Farm accounting is the systematic recording of the farm’s transactions.
Which of the following is used by a farmer to determine the quantity and type of farm produce obtained during a farming year?
A production record shows what was harvested.
A document which provides evidence of payment to customers is referred to as
A receipt is proof of payment.
The role of stock broker in the stock exchange market is to act as
A stockbroker buys and sells shares as an agent for clients.
The buying and selling of shares and other securities is referred to as
This is what a stock exchange does.
Stock exchange is important in agriculture because it
Selling shares raises money for investment in agriculture.
The transportation of a commodity from the country where it was produced to another for trade purposes is known as
Sending goods out of the producing country is exportation.
The value of agricultural produce from Nigeria sold to other countries will be paid in
Goods sold abroad are paid for in foreign currency, called foreign exchange.
The programme organized by private and public sectors to encourage the sales Nigeria produce to other countries is known as
Export promotion encourages sale of local produce abroad.
The desire for independence is highest at ______ stage.
Teenagers want to be independent, which is strongest at adolescence.
The substance that removes dirt by holding it in suspension is
A solvent loosens dirt and carries it away in suspension.
The most suitable fabric for household articles is
Linen is strong and washes well, so it suits household articles.
An additives used in jam making that serves as a preservative
Sugar in strong amounts preserves jam.
Which of the following is a good eating habit?
Staying quiet while eating is good table manners.
Poor marketing strategy leads to
Poor marketing wastes money and raises costs, so the other options do not fit.
The term ‘drug abuse’ means, intake of drug that is
Drug abuse is taking drugs wrongly in a way that harms the user.
Which of the following cosmetics is strictly a hair care product?
Pomade is a hair dressing; cream, lotion and moisturizer are for the skin.
Two factors that affect child development are food and
Food and heredity both affect how a child grows.
The act of making a boy’s shirt from the father’s used shirt is
Changing an old garment into a new shape is reshaping.
The most suitable material for neatening the rough edges of an apron is
A ribbon or binding covers rough edges neatly.
A stitch that can be used for filling designs and making appliqué on a baby’s cap is
Satin stitch fills designs and secures appliqué.
The process of acquiring edible items through exchange of money is
Buying food with money is purchasing.
An example of a substance that is harmful when consumed is
Potassium bromate is a harmful food additive.
Which of the following drinks is healthy for a school child?
Yoghurt is nutritious; the others are alcohol or caffeine.
The effect of unhealthy feeding can be corrected by eating
An adequate (balanced) diet corrects the effects of poor feeding.
Zobo drink prepared with water from an unprotected source is
Unprotected water carries germs and dirt, so the drink is contaminated.
A home-made substance that is suitable for cleaning gold is
Fine charcoal powder gently polishes gold without scratching it.
Gold is classified under ______ resources.
Gold is dug from the earth, so it is a mineral resource.
The function of a bobbin case is to
The bobbin case holds the bobbin in the sewing machine.
The neckline of a gown can be finished by
A facing neatens and finishes a neckline.
Foods are preserved to reduce
Preservation stops food from spoiling, so it reduces wastage.
Which of the following is not a risk factor in food purchasing?
Family needs is the reason for buying, not a risk.
Milling is a method used in processing
Rice is milled to remove the husk.
Which of the following practices does not guarantee food hygiene?
Water for cooking must be clean, so using any available water is unsafe.
Leafy vegetables should be firm and ______ at the point of purchase.
Good leafy vegetables are firm and fresh.
Perishable foods are consumables that
Perishable foods have high water content and spoil quickly.
The ingredient that differentiates cream from pomade is
Cream contains lanolin that pomade does not.
The practice that enables a consumer to enjoy goods and services not completely paid for is
In hire purchase the buyer uses the goods while paying in instalments.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 90 and 91. The tool in the diagram above is a/an
The diagram shows pins stuck in a small cushion, a pin cushion.
What is the use of the tool? It is used for
A pin cushion holds pins and needles.
The following are expected outcomes when food is handled in an unhealthy manner except
Wastage is not a health outcome of unhealthy handling; the others are.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 93 and 94. What is the name of the tool in the diagram?
The diagram shows a thimble, the small dotted cap worn on the finger.
What is the use of the tool in the diagram? It is used for
A thimble protects the finger from needle pricks when sewing by hand.
An example of chemical food poison is
Lead is a poisonous metal that can contaminate food.
High consumption of junk food can
Junk food is low in nutrients and upsets digestion.
Cat fish is locally preserved by salting and
Fish is locally preserved by salting and smoking.
What is the most important information on a cosmetic label?
Directions for use tell the user how to apply it safely.
An individual needs and desires in life are ______ values.
Individual needs and wants are personal values.
A good household linen should be
Household linen such as towels should absorb water well.
The following are uses of draperies except
Draperies do not add fragrance to a room.
Which of the following is a snack?
Bean cake (akara) is a light snack eaten between meals.
The cooking method used for making sausage roll is
Sausage rolls are baked in an oven.
Which of the following parts of the body is mostly affected by excessive intake of alcohol?
Alcohol is broken down in the liver and damages it.
Which of the following is a food safety technique?
Canning seals food so germs cannot spoil it.
Food safety can be enhanced by
Proper storage keeps food safe.
Which of the following items is not regulated by NAFDAC?
NAFDAC regulates processed foods, water, drugs and cosmetics, not fresh yams.
The mental process which involves selecting from alternative courses of action is
Choosing among alternatives is decision making.
When many fibres are twisted together a ______ is formed.
Twisted fibres make yarn.
The upright metal rod which holds thread up in a sewing machine is the
The spool pin is the upright rod that carries the thread spool.
Fibres are classified into ______ groups.
Fibres are natural or man-made, so there are 2 groups.
The person that is responsible for ensuring the production of wholesome food in a restaurant is the
The safety manager checks that food produced is safe and wholesome.
Hygienic food handling benefits consumers by
Clean handling keeps germs out of food and reduces infection.
Drug addiction is a major problem among the
Adolescents are the group most affected by drug addiction.
Which of the following sensory signals is stimulated first after cracking a spoilt egg?
A spoilt egg gives off a strong smell the moment it is cracked.
For the safety of consumers, a food vendor must always ensure the use of
Only permitted additives are safe to use.
How many cup(s) of petroleum jelly is appropriate for 3/4 cups of mineral oil in pomade making?
Pomade recipes use about 1 cup of petroleum jelly with 3/4 cup of mineral oil.
The fabric used to strain liquid out of food is
Muslin is a loose cotton cloth used for straining.
A good machine needle should be
A sharp needle pierces fabric cleanly.
A suitable packaging material for grilled meat is
Foil keeps heat and moisture and is safe for hot meat.
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