WAEC Agricultural Science 2020 Question 2

Question 2

Crop Diseases

Quarantine measures in agriculture are aimed at

  1. A.regulating cost of importation of crops and animals.
  2. B.preventing the introduction of pests and diseases.
  3. C.maintaining genetic purity of crops and animals.
  4. D.introducing new varieties of crops and breeds. of animals.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (preventing the introduction of pests and diseases.)

Explanation

Quarantine holds imports to stop new pests and diseases entering.