WAEC Agricultural Science 2006 Question 26

Question 26

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

Which of the following sequence of pre-planting operations is correct?

  1. A.Bush clearing, farm layout, burning and stumping
  2. B.Stumping, bush clearing, farm layout and burning
  3. C.Burning, farm layout, clearing and stumping
  4. D.Bush clearing, burning, stumping and farm layout
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Bush clearing, burning, stumping and farm layout)

Explanation

Clear the bush, burn the trash, remove stumps, then lay out the farm.