WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 32

Question 32

Plant Forms and Crop Classification

Which of the following crops has a fibrous root system?

  1. A.Cotton
  2. B.Coffee
  3. C.Cowpea
  4. D.Sugarcane
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Answer: D (Sugarcane)

Explanation

Sugarcane is a monocot (grass) with fibrous roots; the others have tap roots.