Question 31
Agriculture, Fishing and LumberingA daily mean temperature of about 24°C, an annual rainfall of about 500mm which should fall in the growing period of about five months, and well-drained soils. These are the requirements for the cultivation of
- A.soya bean
- B.groundnut
- C.sugarcane
- D.coffee
- E.kolanut
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (groundnut)
Explanation
Groundnut grows in the savanna with moderate rain over a short season and light, well-drained sandy soil.