WAEC Fisheries Past Questions and Answers

Which of the following best defines 'Scale'?

• A The farming of fish and other aquatic organisms under controlled conditions
• B A period during which fishing is banned to allow fish stocks to recover
• C A small, hard, protective plate covering the skin of most fish
• D A structure or oven used to smoke fish for preservation

Which of the following best defines 'Smoking'?

• A A method of preserving fish by exposing it to smoke and heat
• B The raised earth wall that forms the boundary of an earthen pond
• C The day-to-day activities involved in maintaining a healthy and productive fish pond
• D The process of collecting mature fish from a pond or tank

Choose the correct definition of 'Catfish'.

• A A small boat, often a dugout, used by artisanal fishermen
• B The careful management of fish during and after harvest to maintain quality
• C A popular freshwater fish farmed in Nigeria, known for its whisker-like barbels and ability to tolerate low oxygen
• D A young, immature fish, usually the size used for stocking ponds

A fish farmer stocks a pond measuring 22 square metres with 264 fingerlings. What is the stocking density?

• A 13 fish per square metre
• B 11 fish per square metre
• C 14 fish per square metre
• D 12 fish per square metre

Identify the term defined as: 'Food such as plankton and insects that occurs naturally in a pond and is eaten by fish'

• A Water source
• B Fisheries management
• C Natural food
• D Fish marketing

'Crustacean' can best be described as:

• A A group of aquatic animals with a hard outer shell, such as shrimp and crabs
• B A genus of catfish also commonly farmed in Nigeria alongside Clarias
• C The percentage of fish that die within a given period
• D Measures taken to prevent predators such as birds and snakes from eating farmed fish

Which term best matches this description: 'The deterioration of fish quality caused by bacteria, enzymes, or poor handling'?

• A Sandy soil
• B Swim bladder
• C Feed conversion ratio
• D Spoilage

Which term best matches this description: 'A simple fishing gear consisting of a baited hook attached to a line'?

• A Fish stock
• B Croaker
• C Hook and line
• D Marine ecosystem