Africa's Green Revolution

Africa's Green Revolution

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Social Studies, Business

10th Grade - University

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In Western Kenya, food scarcity is a major issue despite the lush landscape. Otieno, a local farmer, has recently achieved self-sufficiency by using high-yield seeds and fertilizers provided on credit by AGRA, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. AGRA's program aims to enhance food security and transform Africa into a global breadbasket. While critics argue that such programs may make farmers dependent on expensive inputs, the results show significant yield improvements. This increase allows farmers to sell or store surplus, helping them break the poverty cycle and achieve self-sufficiency.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main change that helped Otieno produce more food for her family?

Hiring more farm workers

Receiving government subsidies

Switching to organic farming methods

Access to high-yield seeds and fertilizers on credit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the goals of AGRA's program in Africa?

To ensure Africa's food security and become a breadbasket for the world

To promote urban development in rural areas

To make Africa a leading exporter of technology

To reduce Africa's reliance on imported goods

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a focus of AGRA's initiatives?

Crop breeding

Irrigation

Urban infrastructure development

Soil management

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern do critics have about AGRA's program?

It might lead to environmental degradation

It could make farmers dependent on costly inputs

It focuses too much on technology

It neglects traditional farming methods

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What positive outcome has been observed as a result of AGRA's program?

Farmers have started exporting their produce

Farmers have switched to organic farming

Farmers have become fully self-sufficient

Farmers have reduced their land usage