Question

What are the possible negative consequences of contract farming?

• A. Excess funding by companies
• B. Depletion of groundwater
• C. Deterioration of soil quality
• D. Soil fertility increases

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Depletion of groundwater
C Deterioration of soil quality

In order to get high yields under contract farming, farmers apply a lot of chemical fertilizers and exploit groundwater resources. This tends to reduce groundwater level and deteriorate soil quality. These are possible negative consequences of contract farming.