WAEC Agricultural Science 2017 Question 3

Question 3

Land Use and Land Tenure

Which of the following statements is not a problem associated with land tenure system through inheritance?

  1. A.Family members have small land holdings
  2. B.Family members have right to free use of land
  3. C.Non-family members cannot inherit land
  4. D.Farm mechanization is restricted
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Family members have right to free use of land)

Explanation

Free use of family land is a benefit; fragmentation and restricted mechanization are problems.