WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 1

Question 1

Introduction to Agriculture

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of peasant farming?

  1. A.Inability to repay loan
  2. B.Long-term loan facility
  3. C.Lack of capital
  4. D.Small farm-holding
  5. E.Inability to obtain farm input.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Long-term loan facility)

Explanation

Peasant farmers rarely get loans at all, let alone long-term ones; the others describe them.