Question

Which of the following statements are correct about the produce of southern Nigeria?

• A. Palm oil harvested and processed from wild palm fruits is an important agricultural produce.
• B. Cotton is grown here in large quantity due to the water availability.
• C. Rubber requires a lot of water for its growth and is available only in southern Nigeria due to the presence of large amounts of water.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Palm oil harvested and processed from wild palm fruits is an important agricultural produce.
C Rubber requires a lot of water for its growth and is available only in southern Nigeria due to the presence of large amounts of water.

Rubber plantations are found in different parts of southern Nigeria. Rubber requires a lot of water for its growth. Such quantities of water are available only in southern Nigeria. Palm oil harvested and processed from wild palm fruits is also an important agricultural produce.