WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 1

Question 1

Introduction to Agriculture

Which of the following defines agriculture?

  1. A.The raising of farm animals by rural communities
  2. B.A way of life by which farmers produce food
  3. C.The raising of crops to satisfy human needs
  4. D.An art of farming inherited from our fore-fathers
  5. E.The science and art of farming to satisfy human needs.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (The science and art of farming to satisfy human needs.)

Explanation

Agriculture is both a science and an art of producing crops and animals for human needs.