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GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 36

Question 36

Crop Pests

The destructive effects of variegated grasshoppers are conspicuously observed on

  1. A.cassava and yam crops
  2. B.cocoa and citrus crops
  3. C.cowpea and maize crops
  4. D.maize and cassava crops
  5. E.citrus and weeds.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (maize and cassava crops)

Explanation

Variegated grasshoppers strip the leaves of cassava and also feed heavily on maize, where the damage is most visible.