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JAMB Economics 1982 Question 37

Question 37

Agriculture

Which is NOT responsible for the decline in food production in West Africa?

  1. A.Neglect of agriculture by many people
  2. B.Drift of young people from rural to urban areas
  3. C.Influences of weather and climate
  4. D.Many of the countries do not face balance of payments problems
  5. E.Lack of good prices for agricultural products on the farm.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Many of the countries do not face balance of payments problems)

Explanation

Not having balance of payments problems would not reduce food output; the other options all take labour or incentives away from farming.