WAEC Agricultural Science 2010 Question 6

Question 6

Agricultural Development

Which of the following practices promotes agricultural development?

  1. A.Growing disease-resistant crops
  2. B.Planting late-maturing crop varieties
  3. C.Banning importation of pesticides
  4. D.Encouraging communal land tenure system
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Growing disease-resistant crops)

Explanation

Disease-resistant varieties reduce losses and raise yields.