WAEC Agricultural Science 2023 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Agricultural Science 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Cotton seeds often require a nursery stage before being transplanted into the field. The purpose of a nursery is to provide a controlled environment where the seeds can germinate and develop into healthy seedlings before being transferred to the main field for further growth.
- A. Soya bean
- B. Cotton seedCorrect
- C. Yam
- D. Rubber
Explanation
Cotton seeds require a nursery stage before being transplanted into the field. The purpose of a nursery is to provide a controlled environment where the seeds can germinate and develop into healthy seedlings before being transferred to the main field for further growth. (The diagram below illustrates a farm operation. Study it and answer questions 24 and 25.)
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