WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 33

Question 33

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

The correct sequence in preparing new land for cropping is usually

  1. A.stumping, laying out of farm, ridging and tilling
  2. B.laying out of farm, ridging, stumping and tilling
  3. C.tilling, stumping, ridging and laying out of farm
  4. D.ridging, laying out of farm, tilling and stumping
  5. E.Laying out of farm, stumping, tilling and ridging.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Laying out of farm, stumping, tilling and ridging.)

Explanation

Lay out the farm, remove stumps, till (plough/harrow), then make ridges.