NECO Agricultural Science 2025 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Agricultural Science 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Use the diagram below (a maize cob) to answer questions on the crop illustrated. A farm operation usually performed on the part labelled II is

A. detasseling
B. shellingCorrect
C. dehusking
D. polishing

Explanation

The part labelled II represents the cob. Shelling is the process of removing the grains from the cob, performed after harvesting.

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