WAEC Agricultural Science 2023 Objective — Question 30
Question 30 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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Examples of cover crops are A.
- A. Centrosema pubescens and Mucuna utilis.Correct
- B. Calopogonium mucunoides and Gliricidia sepium.
- C. Moringa oleifera and Imperata cylindrica.
- D. Panicum maximum and Pennisetum purpureum.
Explanation
Centrosema pubescens is grown as a cover crop because it naturally suppresses weeds and is very resistant to drought. Mucuna is also a very good cover crop.
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