Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 Agricultural Science Question 50

Practice objective / multiple choice question 50 from the 2024 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 50 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

In an impact evaluation of an agricultural extension programme, two villages are compared. Village A receives the extension service (treatment) while Village B does not (control). Before the programme, the average maize yield per hectare is \(1.8\) t in Village A and \(2.0\) t in Village B. After one year, the yields are \(2.5\) t in Village A and \(2.2\) t in Village B. Using the difference‑in‑differences method, calculate the net effect of the programme as a percentage increase relative to the baseline yield of the treated village. State whether the programme is deemed successful if a net increase of more than 15 % is required.

Answer Options

A. 15.0% increase; successful
B. 27.8% increase; unsuccessful
C. 22.2% increase; successful
Correct Answer D. 27.8% increase; successful
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
27.8% increase; successful

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 Agricultural Science Question 50. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

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