Which state in southwestern Nigeria is the historical heartland of Nigeria's commercial cocoa production belt?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Ondo State
- Step 1: The rainforest belt of southwestern Nigeria provides the ideal humid climate and rich loamy soils for cocoa (Theobroma cacao). Step 2. Ondo State accounts for over 40% of Nigeria's national cocoa output, centered around towns like Idanre and Ondo city. Answer: Ondo State. Why not the others: Kano is a cereal and groundnut hub; Benue is famous for yams; Sokoto is in the dry savanna producing millet.
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