WAEC Economics 2005 Question 43

Question 43

Agriculture

One reason for the low agricultural production in West African countries is that

  1. A.agriculture employs the highest percentage of the labour force
  2. B.too much money is invested in agriculture
  3. C.farmers lack the finance and technology required
  4. D.the farms are too large.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (farmers lack the finance and technology required)

Explanation

Most farmers are poor and use simple tools, so output stays low.