GCEEnglish LanguageComprehension2019

Read the following passage and answer the question. 'Agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria's economy, employing a significant proportion of the rural population. Yet the sector suffers from chronic underinvestment, outdated farming techniques, and poor access to markets. Young Nigerians, drawn by the allure of white-collar jobs in urban centres, increasingly shun farming, viewing it as a vocation for the uneducated. This perception, if left unchallenged, threatens to create a dangerous generational gap in food production that could have dire consequences for national food security.' The author's attitude towards the perception that farming is only for the uneducated is best described as

Asympathetic, because young people deserve better opportunities
Bindifferent, as the author presents both sides without taking a position
Ccritical, because the author sees this view as a threat to food securityCORRECT
Doptimistic, because the author believes the perception will change naturally
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The author describes the perception as one that 'if left unchallenged, threatens to create a dangerous generational gap' with 'dire consequences for national food security.' The language is clearly cautionary and critical of the perception, not sympathetic, indifferent, or optimistic. Option C correctly identifies the author's critical and concerned tone.
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