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From which two words is the term "agriculture" derived?

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Agro, colo
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Agri, culture
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Ager, colo
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Agri, colo
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The correct option is C Ager, colo
Agriculture is derived from the Latin word - "Ager" meaning field and "Colo" meaning to cultivate. It is the science and art of cultivation on the soil, raising crops and rearing livestock. Agriculture is also called farming. Coffee, tea, rice, wheat, maize, silk, cotton, jute are all products obtained from agriculture.

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