Question 16:

• BECE 2023

Which of the following is a perennial crop?

A. Maize
B. Rice
C. Banana
D. Tomato
E. Cucumber

Question 17:

• BECE 2023

What is the main function of composting?

A. To increase soil erosion
B. To reduce soil fertility
C. To recycle organic waste into fertilizer
D. To promote weed growth
E. To reduce crop yield

Question 18:

• BECE 2023

Which disease in poultry is caused by a virus?

A. Newcastle disease
B. Coccidiosis
C. Fowl typhoid
D. Aspergillosis
E. Fowl cholera

Question 19:

• BECE 2023

What is the primary function of the leaves in a plant?

A. Absorption of water and nutrients
B. Storage of food
C. Support of the plant
D. Photosynthesis
E. Production of seeds

Question 20:

• BECE 2023

Which of the following is a common method of preserving food by removing water?

A. Canning
B. Freezing
C. Drying
D. Pickling
E. Fermentation