WAEC Agricultural Science 1998 Question 16

Question 16

Irrigation and Drainage

The major advantage of drainage in agriculture is

  1. A.promoting growth of micro-organisms
  2. B.supplying adequate nutrient to the soil
  3. C.removing excess water from the soil
  4. D.aiding decomposition of materials in the soil
  5. E.making aeration of the soil very difficult.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (removing excess water from the soil)

Explanation

Drainage removes excess water.