WAEC Agricultural Science 2008 Question 31

Question 31

Crop Husbandry

Groundnut grows best on a

  1. A.well-drained, light sandy-loam soil
  2. B.well-drained, clayey friable soil
  3. C.swampy, sandy-clay soil
  4. D.well-drained, clayey-loam soil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (well-drained, light sandy-loam soil)

Explanation

Pods form underground and need light, loose soil.