WAEC Agricultural Science 1988 Question 1

Question 1

Land Use and Land Tenure

A piece of land is said to be on lease to a farmer when the land is

  1. A.inherited from his father
  2. B.given to him as a gift
  3. C.given as compensation
  4. D.purchased on credit
  5. E.given for a specified period on rental basis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (given for a specified period on rental basis)

Explanation

A lease lets the farmer use land for an agreed period in return for rent; the owner keeps ownership.