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BECE Pre Vocational Study 2023 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Pre Vocational Study 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Use the diagram below to answer questions 11 and 12. A major damage done by the pest shown in the diagram on maize in the field is

Diagram for question 11
  • A. boring of the roots.
  • B. chewing of the inflorescence.
  • C. destruction of the grains.Correct
  • D. destruction of the stems.
  • E. discolouration of the leaves.

Explanation

The pest is a weevil, which bores into and destroys maize grains.

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