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NECO Agricultural Science 2025 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Agricultural Science 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements correctly defines overhead irrigation?

  • A. It involves the use of little volume of water
  • B. It supplies water to crops on the surface of farmlandCorrect
  • C. It delivers water to crops through underground pipes
  • D. It delivers water directly to the roots of crops

Explanation

Overhead irrigation involves spraying water over crops from above using sprinklers or booms, mimicking rainfall and distributing water over a large area, covering the crop canopy and soil surface.

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