WAEC Geography 1996 Question 48

Question 48

Nigeria: People and Economy

The Muturu type of cattle is reared mainly in the westerm highland region of Nigeria because

  1. A.it has no hump
  2. B.of the harsh weather of the North-Central highlands
  3. C.it is resistant to tsetse flies
  4. D.of the luxuriant pasture there
  5. E.it produces a lot of milk
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Answer: C (it is resistant to tsetse flies)

Explanation

The south has tsetse flies; Muturu cattle are resistant to the sleeping sickness they carry.