JAMB English Language 2019 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

To ensure that crops arrive their destination, they are often gassed, waxed or _____ [irradiated/concentrated/stereotyped/symbolized]

A. irradiatedCorrect
B. concentrated
C. stereotyped
D. symbolized

Explanation

'Irradiated' names one of the actual post-harvest treatments (alongside gassing and waxing) used to preserve produce during transport, unlike 'concentrated,' 'stereotyped,' or 'symbolized,' which are unrelated to food preservation.

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