WAEC Agricultural Science 2010 Question 1

Question 1

Land Use and Land Tenure

Which of the following land tenure systems allows for individual ownership?

  1. A.Land pledge system
  2. B.Freehold system
  3. C.Leasehold system
  4. D.Tenancy at the will of government
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Freehold system)

Explanation

Under freehold the individual owns the land outright and can sell, lease or pass it on.