JAMB Economics 2013 Question 36

Question 36

Agriculture

The main reason for low agricultural produce in West Africa is

  1. A.the presence of large-scale agro-allied industries.
  2. B.high dependency ratio.
  3. C.over dependence on agriculture for subsistence.
  4. D.the use of crude implements in farming process.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the use of crude implements in farming process.)

Explanation

Most farmers still use hoes and cutlasses, which limit the size of farms and output.