WAEC Agricultural Science 2013 Question 4

Question 4

Land Use and Land Tenure

Which of the following are advantages of the communal land ownership system?
I. Every member of the community has a piece of land on which to farm.
II. Co-operative farming is possible under this system.
III. Large scale farming is encouraged.
IV. Land can be used as a security for loans.

  1. A.I and II only.
  2. B.II and III only.
  3. C.I and III only.
  4. D.III and IV only.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I and II only.)

Explanation

Every member gets land and members can farm together; but the land is fragmented and cannot be pledged.