WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 36

Question 36

Pasture and Forage Crops

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good pasture?

  1. A.Ability to withstand extremes of climate and soil conditions
  2. B.Ability to withstand competition from weeds or other forage crops
  3. C.Ability to produce high quality fresh leaves
  4. D.High palatability and nutritional content
  5. E.Ability to provide mainly high quality carbohydrates.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Ability to provide mainly high quality carbohydrates.)

Explanation

A good pasture should give a balanced feed, especially protein, not mainly carbohydrates.