WAEC Agricultural Science 1998 Question 21

Question 21

Crop Propagation

Which of these groups of crops require nursery for their successful cultivation?

  1. A.Rice, maize, pepper and okro
  2. B.Cassava, guinea corn, tomato and cowpea
  3. C.Tomato, orange, soya bean and rice
  4. D.Cocoa, orange, tomato and oil palm
  5. E.Yam, mango, cassava and pineapple.
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Answer: D (Cocoa, orange, tomato and oil palm)

Explanation

Cocoa, citrus, tomato and oil palm are raised in nurseries first.