WAEC Agricultural Science 2017 Question 22

Question 22

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

The correct sequence of pre-planting operations is

  1. A.clearing → stumping → ploughing → harrowing.
  2. B.stumping → ploughing → harrowing → clearing.
  3. C.bulldozing → harrowing → stumping → ploughing.
  4. D.clearing → bulldozing → stumping → harrowing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (clearing → stumping → ploughing → harrowing.)

Explanation

Land is cleared, stumps removed, then ploughed and finally harrowed.