All 120 questions from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Pre Vocational Study 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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A basic need of man that can be provided through agriculture is
Agriculture provides food, clothing (cotton, wool, leather) and shelter materials.
The practice of planting only one type of crop on a piece of land is known as
Growing a single crop on a piece of land is mono cropping.
The main occupation of people living in the savanna region of Nigeria is ______ farming.
The grassland of the savanna suits cattle rearing by nomadic herdsmen.
Which of the following is a dicotyledonous plant?
Tomato seeds have two cotyledons. The others are monocots.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 5 and 6. The part that contains chlorophyll is labelled
The green leaf (II) contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
The part labelled III is
III points to the main stem of the plant.
The following are draught animals except
Sheep are reared for meat and wool. They are not used to pull loads.
A farm where duck, turkey and goose are reared is termed
A farm for birds such as duck, turkey and goose is a poultry.
A farm animal that can synthesize its own protein is
Ruminants such as cattle have micro-organisms in the rumen that make protein from simple nitrogen sources.
Which of the following pests feeds on crops by biting and chewing?
Locusts have biting and chewing mouthparts. Aphids, capsids and white flies suck.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 11 and 12. A major damage done by the pest shown in the diagram on maize in the field is
The pest is a weevil, which bores into and destroys maize grains.
The best control method for the pest in the field is by
Good farm practices such as early planting, crop rotation and farm sanitation control the weevil in the field.
Which of the following is not a reason for controlling weeds? They
Weeds increase the cost of production, so reducing the cost is not a reason for controlling them.
A cultural practice that enables a farmer to control weeds in his farm is the
Cover crops shade the soil and smother weeds. That is a cultural method. The others are chemical, mechanical or biological.
Goat weeds are mainly dispersed by
Goat weed fruits have hooks that stick to the fur of animals.
The reward a farm owner receives for establishing the farm business is
The reward of the entrepreneur who owns the farm business is profit.
The type of labour commonly used in peasant agriculture is
Peasant farmers depend mainly on members of their own family.
A farm structure erected by a farmer for utility purpose is
A pumping house serves the farm with water. The others are for storage or processing.
A concrete pit filled with a mixture of diluted chemical solution for the control of livestock ectoparasites is referred to as
An animal dip is a pit filled with acaricide solution into which animals are dipped.
A farm building where livestock are slaughtered and prepared for sale is called
Animals are slaughtered and dressed in an abattoir.
The purpose of constructing green house on a farmstead is to
A green house provides a protected, warm environment for raising tender seedlings.
An important precaution that should be taken for budding to be successful is to
Side shoots below the bud are removed so that food goes to the new bud.
The cultivation of crops using seeds is more advantageous over the use of vegetable parts because
Seeds are cheap, light, easy to get and store, and they are produced in large numbers.
Which of the following asexual propagation materials matches correctly with the crop?
Cassava is propagated with stem cuttings.
The harvesting of tomato fruits as soon as they mature is aimed at
Ripe tomatoes rot quickly, so harvesting at maturity reduces wastage.
The ploughing-in of green plants with their roots is a pre-planting operation that helps in
Ploughed-in green plants rot and become green manure, which adds nutrients to the soil.
A farmer in northern Nigeria who plants yam without mulching the mound will observe
Without mulch the mound loses water quickly in the hot north, so the vines are stunted.
Peasant farmers often sell their produce immediately after harvesting because
Peasant farmers lack proper storage facilities, so they sell right after harvest.
The tool represented below can be used to
The tool is a watering can with a rose. It sprinkles water or liquid fertilizer on crops.
Animal feed that contains all the essential nutrients in the right proportion is called
A balanced ration has all the nutrients in the correct proportions.
A class of roughage usually preserved under anaerobic condition is
Silage is green fodder preserved in the absence of air.
Night blindness in farm animals is caused by deficiency of vitamin
Lack of vitamin A causes night blindness.
Which of the following indicates the presence of disease infection in an animal?
Symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite show that an animal is infected.
The control method of endoparasites which entails ingestion of drugs by farm animals is known as
Giving liquid drugs by mouth is drenching.
Animal parasites can be spread easily through
Crowded animals are in close contact, so parasites pass easily between them.
Which of the following is not an effect of parasites on farm animals?
Parasites cause breathing difficulty, wasting, blood loss and weakness. Blinking of eyes is normal.
Animal diseases can be prevented by
Vaccination gives animals immunity before they are exposed.
The advantage of extensive system of goat management is that
Under the extensive system goats roam freely and get exercise.
In the construction of standard fish pond, the inclusion of screens is to
Screens at the inlet and outlet keep the fish in the pond.
The covering of fish ponds with net is a practice that helps in
A net over the pond stops birds from catching the fish.
A tool for harvesting fish that requires the use of bait is
A hook and line needs bait to attract the fish.
Which of the following crops is predominantly grown in sahel savanna?
The dry sahel suits drought-resistant crops such as cowpea, millet and sorghum.
The human activity that favour forestry in Nigeria is
Planting trees where there were none (afforestation) increases forest cover.
The following conditions influence the practice of agro-forestry except
Agroforestry is influenced by policy, loans, population pressure and scarce land, not by a high standard of living.
In order to promote exportation of agricultural produce, the federal government of Nigeria embarks on the
Lower export duties make Nigerian produce cheaper and more competitive abroad.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of export promotion?
Exporting too much leaves little produce for local markets.
Which of the following is traded in Nigeria stock exchange market?
Shares, bonds and other securities are traded on the stock exchange.
The demerit of stock exchange in agriculture is that it
The stock exchange deals in long-term securities, so only long-term funds are made available to farmers.
The interest bearing certificate sold by government to raise money for capital and expansion of agricultural projects is called
Government raises money by selling interest-bearing bonds.
Inventory records are important in farm business because of the following except that they
Inventory records list items and quantities for valuation, planning and tracking. They are not used to identify damaged tools.
The major aim of book keeping in farm business is to account for
Book keeping records all the financial transactions of the farm.
The price of agricultural produce will be high if
Scarcity (low supply) pushes prices up.
The amount of money a producer demands in exchange for his agricultural produce is termed
The money asked for a product is its price.
When a cassava farmer transforms his cassava tubers into cassava flour and garri, he is said to have carried out
Turning raw tubers into flour and garri on the farm is farm level processing.
Which of the following preservation methods should a farmer adopt to package cassava in commercial quantity?
Cassava is dried and ground into flour (or chips), which is cheap and keeps well in bulk.
Pineapple, mango and banana can be packaged using
Wooden crates let air pass through and protect bulky fresh fruits from crushing.
In the absence of a computer, farmers should document their farm activities in a ______ book.
Without a computer, farm activities are written in a record book.
It is advisable for a farmer to use a computer in keeping his farm records because
A computer stores and organises records so that plans can be controlled easily.
A farmer bought farm input at the cost of ₦3,200.50k and sold all his produce at the price of ₦6,200.50k. Calculate his profit at the end of the farming season.
Profit = selling price − cost = 6,200.50 − 3,200.50 = ₦3,000.00.
Sales journal is used by a farmer to document goods that are
The sales journal records goods sold on credit.
A stable vegetable dye widely used in Africa is
Indigo is the stable vegetable dye widely used in Africa.
A baby is usually made to belch at the end of
Babies swallow air while feeding, so they are made to belch after a feed.
Frequent consumption of starchy foods without regular exercise can lead to
Excess starch not used up by exercise is stored as fat, causing obesity.
The article represented in the diagram below is used for
The picture shows an apron, which protects the clothes while cooking.
Lime juice is an example of a/an
Lime juice contains citric acid, so it is an acidic cleaner.
Which of the following activities should be done before eating fresh fruit?
Fresh fruit should be washed thoroughly to remove dirt and germs.
The tableware represented below is best wiped with a
The picture shows a drinking glass, which is polished with a glass cloth to avoid lint and smears.
A substance used to prevent body odour caused by perspiration is
A deodorant stops the smell caused by sweat.
The risk of food borne diseases can be prevented by
Washing leafy vegetables in salted water removes germs and dirt. The other practices spread infection.
A substance used to brighten white clothes during laundry is
Laundry blue is added in the last rinse to make white clothes look brighter.
A material used for advertisement is
Adverts are printed in magazines to reach buyers.
Which of the following is a healthy eating habit?
Chewing food properly helps digestion.
Which of the following fasteners is suitable for a baby's diaper?
Velcro is soft, flat and easy to open and close, so it suits a baby's diaper.
Which of the following is a good marketing principle?
Labels tell buyers about the product and build trust.
Unhealthy feeding habit among children can lead to increase in
Poor feeding lacks essential nutrients and causes deficiency diseases.
When a piece of fabric is attached to a garment for decoration purposes, it is referred to as
Appliqué is a decorative piece of fabric sewn onto a garment.
The darts marked "S" in the diagram below is used for
Darts are tapered folds stitched to shape fabric to the body and control fullness.
A light refreshment that is served in between meals is
A snack is a light food taken between meals.
A child's birth weight doubles at ______ months.
A baby's birth weight roughly doubles by about 6 months.
The presence of ______ in food reduces its quality.
Mould spoils food and makes it unsafe to eat.
The sewing tool represented below is used for
The tool is a pair of dressmaker's shears, used to cut fabrics.
Which of the following materials is safe for packaging meals?
Clean green leaves are non-toxic and safe for wrapping food. Newspaper ink and ungalvanised metal are harmful.
Food preparation should be handled properly to
Proper handling keeps food free from germs and prevents food poisoning.
Torn edges of knitted fabrics can be mended by
Darning is used to mend holes and torn edges of knitted fabrics.
Detergent is for clothes as shampoo is for
Detergent cleans clothes, as shampoo cleans hair.
Arrange in sequential steps, the following reasons for visiting a hospital when sick. I Get doctor's prescription II Buy drug from pharmacy III Find the cause of symptoms IV Take the drug in appropriate dose
First find the cause (III), get the prescription (I), buy the drug (II), then take it (IV).
The most suitable fabric for hot weather is
Cotton absorbs sweat and allows air through, so it keeps the body cool.
The act of making a choice from alternative courses of action is known as
Choosing among alternatives is decision making.
The presser foot of a sewing machine helps to
The presser foot holds the fabric firmly against the feed dog while stitching.
The most suitable food for a healthy baby of 0-6 months of age is ______ milk.
Breast milk is the best food for babies from birth to 6 months.
A period in child development that marks the beginning of sexual maturity is
Puberty is when sexual maturity begins.
Unhealthy feeding habits can lead to
Poor feeding lacking protein causes kwashiorkor.
Blood stain on clothes can be removed by using
Hydrogen peroxide bleaches and lifts blood stains.
Hawkers are said to be close to consumers because they
Hawkers carry goods to buyers' doors.
Food utensils can become free from contamination by
Sterilizing kills all germs on utensils.
An example of a vegetable stain is
Juice comes from plants and leaves vegetable stains.
Snacks are different from main meals because they are
Snacks are lighter and casually served.
Freezing is to fish as sterilization is to
Milk is sterilized to preserve it, as fish is frozen.
Which of the following fibres is easily attacked by moths?
Moths feed on animal fibres such as wool.
The cleaning agent that removes dirt by liquefying and holding it in suspension is a
Detergents lift dirt and hold it in suspension in water.
Which of the following is a snack?
Popcorn is a light food eaten between meals.
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
A house is man-made. The others occur in nature.
An angle of 45° across the lengthwise and crosswise sections of a grain is
The 45° line across the lengthwise and crosswise grains is the true bias.
Invitation to a formal party is best done through
A formal party calls for a printed invitation card.
Which of the following foods is cooked in hot oil?
Coated fish is fried in hot oil.
An example of a secondary need in the family is
Food, clothing and shelter are basic needs. A car is secondary.
The process of treating cotton with caustic soda to make it lustrous is called
Treating cotton with caustic soda gives it lustre. This is mercerization.
Which of the following is exclusively a facial cosmetics?
Mascara is used only on the eyelashes of the face.
The most suitable packaging material for cupcakes is
A paper box protects soft cupcakes from being crushed.
The first set of teeth babies develop is
The first set of teeth is called milk teeth.
Wollen material is suitable for making
Wool is warm and elastic, so it suits a sweater.
Traits are passed from parents to offsprings through
Traits pass from parents to children by inheritance.
Contamination of food can be avoided by
Washing utensils at once keeps germs away from food.
Pedicure is for feet while manicure is for
Manicure is care of the hands and fingernails.
The clothing accessory represented below should be stored in/on
The picture shows a sandal. Footwear is kept on shoe racks.
A child is immunized against measles at ______ months.
The measles vaccine is given at 9 months.
The traditional method of preserving tomatoes is by
Tomatoes are traditionally dried in the sun.
Preservation means
Preservation keeps food good for a long time.
Which of the following indigenous cosmetics is used as eyelinder?
Tiro is used to line the eyes.
The measurement taken over the part labelled A in the diagram below is
A points to the fullest part of the chest, so the measurement is the bust.
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