WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 17

Question 17

Farm Machinery and Mechanisation

Which of the following is not an advantage of farm mechanization?

  1. A.Timely farm operations
  2. B.High operating cost
  3. C.Green-manuring
  4. D.Improvement of yields.
  5. E.Rapid land clearing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (High operating cost)

Explanation

Machines are costly to buy and run, which is a drawback, not an advantage.