GCEAgricultural ScienceIntroduction to Agriculture2019

Which of the following best defines agriculture?

AThe science of rearing animals only for human consumption
BThe art and science of cultivating the soil, rearing animals and processing their products for human useCORRECT
CThe process of clearing forests for human settlement
DThe study of soil composition and mineral nutrients
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Agriculture is broadly defined as the art and science of cultivating the soil, rearing animals, and processing their products for human use and benefit. It encompasses crop production, animal husbandry, and related processing activities. Options A and D are too narrow, while C describes land clearing, not agriculture.
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