Theory question 109
IndustrialisationSection B (answer four questions only from this section)
Describe any four ways by which industrial development can promote agricultural productivity in your country.
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Model answer
Any four: industries produce machines and tools that mechanise farming; supply of fertilisers, pesticides and improved inputs; industries provide a ready market for agricultural raw materials; agro-processing and storage reduce waste; higher incomes from industry increase demand for food; industry absorbs surplus labour, reducing pressure on land; research by industries provides better seeds; industrial development brings infrastructure (roads, power) that benefits farmers.
Explanation
Describe four ways clearly.