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Unilorin Post-UTME Agricultural Science 2024 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Crop Diseases

The primary purpose of quarantine in agricultural practice is to

  1. A.allow proper ripening of fruits
  2. B.prevent spread of pests and diseases
  3. C.cure diseases
  4. D.allow for soil sterilization
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (prevent spread of pests and diseases)

Explanation

Quarantine keeps new or imported plants and animals isolated so that any pests or diseases they carry do not spread.