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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q261 Mark

In some developing countries a large percentage of the population is involved in subsistence farming. What can be concluded from this?

AEach family will be able to produce enough to live on.
BProduction is unlikely to be capital intensive.
CProduction will be efficient.
DThere will be a high level of trade.

✓ Correct answer

B: Production is unlikely to be capital intensive.

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Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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