Which of the Following Will Reduce the Competitive Nature of the Agricultural

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will reduce the competitive nature of the agricultural industry?

• A)There are restrictions on price volatility in the agricultural market.
• B)The output of the agricultural industry is more or less homogeneous.
• C)The number of farms across the country is relatively large.
• D)There are no import and export restrictions on agricultural products.

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