Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 English Language Question 74

Practice objective / multiple choice question 74 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 74 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "When the rains failed for three consecutive months, farmer Kofi watched his maize fields turn to dust. Determined not to lose his livelihood, he consulted agricultural officers and learned about a new drought‑resistant sorghum variety. After planting the seeds, he observed that the crops survived the dry spell and yielded enough grain to feed his family and sell at the market. Encouraged by this success, Kofi now rotates the sorghum with legumes to improve soil fertility, ensuring a more resilient farm for future seasons." Why did Kofi decide to switch to drought‑resistant crops? Provide a concise answer in one sentence.

Answer Options

A. Because the government offered subsidies for sorghum, Kofi switched to drought‑resistant varieties to receive financial aid.
B. Because he preferred the taste of sorghum over maize, Kofi chose drought‑resistant crops for personal preference.
Correct Answer C. Because prolonged dry spells destroyed his maize crop, Kofi switched to drought‑resistant sorghum to safeguard his livelihood.
D. Because he wanted to increase his profit margins, Kofi adopted drought‑resistant sorghum to sell more at the market.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Because prolonged dry spells destroyed his maize crop, Kofi switched to drought‑resistant sorghum to safeguard his livelihood.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 English Language Question 74. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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