Which of the Following Led to Increased Agricultural Production in China

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following led to increased agricultural production in China in the late 1970s?

• A) The government sponsored new farming methods that were superior to those of their competitors.
• B) Chinese agronomists bred new strains of rice that were immune to plant diseases.
• C) China's climate was well suited for food production, especially in the western and northern parts of the country.
• D) The government broke up some collectives and restored the family as the basic economic unit in rural areas.

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