WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 1

Question 1

Agricultural Development

Inadequate food production in most developing countries is due to

  1. A.high population growth
  2. B.inadequate technology
  3. C.infestation of farms by pests
  4. D.scarcity of labour.
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Answer: B (inadequate technology)

Explanation

Farmers still use simple tools and old methods, so output per farmer stays low.