NECO Economics 2024 Objective — Question 29
Question 29 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Economics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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What will be the likely effect if agriculture is fully mechanized in West Africa?
- A. A. More jobs will be available for farm labourers
- B. B. Labour intensive method of farming will still be dominant
- C. C. Less labour will be required on the farmsCorrect
- D. D. Governments will no longer be involved in agriculture
Explanation
Mechanized agriculture is a system of agriculture which involves the use of modern equipments or tools in carrying out agricultural activities. However, this falls under a method or techniques of production known as capital intensive technique. When the capital intensive technique is adopted, less labour will be required.
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