WAEC Agricultural Science 2025 Question 3

Question 3

Agricultural Development

Agricultural research is important in crop production because it

  1. A.promotes the use of local varieties of crops.
  2. B.develops crops that have short maturity period.
  3. C.develops crops that are susceptible to local diseases.
  4. D.produces crops with reduced resistance to pests.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (develops crops that have short maturity period.)

Explanation

Research breeds early-maturing, high-yielding varieties.