WAEC Agricultural Science 2007 Question 16

Question 16

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

Use the information: I. Burning of trash; II. Slashing of undergrowth; III. Seed bed preparation; IV. Soil tillage. Which of the following options gives the correct sequence of land preparation for planting yam?

  1. A.IV, II, III and I
  2. B.II, I, IV and III
  3. C.II, III, I and IV
  4. D.I, II, III, and IV.
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Answer: B (II, I, IV and III)

Explanation

Slash, burn the trash, till, then make the seed bed (mounds).