WAEC Agricultural Science 2018 Question 22

Question 22

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

Thinning is a farm operation in which

  1. A.empty spaces where seeds did not germinate are replanted.
  2. B.the number of seedlings per stand is reduced to one or two.
  3. C.fertilizers and manures are applied to crops.
  4. D.effort is made to control pests.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the number of seedlings per stand is reduced to one or two.)

Explanation

Thinning removes extra seedlings; replanting gaps is supplying.