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Question
Which of the following was NOT a principal article of food grown in pre-colonial Nigerian agricultural systems, as mentioned in the text?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The text states: 'The principal articles of food grown were yams, palm oil, maize, pepper, calabash, cocoyam, fruit and cotton.' Rice is not listed among these principal articles.
Hint
Check the specific list of food crops mentioned in the section on pre-colonial agriculture.