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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #2873 Agriculture
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After the service sector. Agriculture is the next largest contributor to Kenya's GDP. Agriculture, including fishing and forestry, accounted for 24 percent of the GDP, 18 percent of wage employment and 50 percent of export revenue. Kenya is the most industrially developed country in East Africa. Yet its manufacturing sector accounts for just 14 per cent of the GDP.
Kenya has a fast-growing cement production industry. It has an oil industry that processes imported crude for domestic use. In addition to this, there is small scale manufacturing of household goods, auto-parts and farm implements. This sector is becoming a major contributor to the Kenyan economy. Other industries include forestry, fishing and mining. Kenya has few minerals and the mining industry is relatively small.

Which of the following statements is true with reference to the Kenyan economy?

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Option 2: "The manufacturing sector of Kenya is not as strong as it should be."

Explanation: The text indicates that the manufacturing sector accounts for only 14 percent of the GDP, which suggests it is underdeveloped compared to its potential. This aligns with the statement that it is 'not as strong as it should be,' as the text emphasizes the growth of other sectors but does not mention significant growth in manufacturing.

Option 1: "Agriculture is the main pillar of the Kenyan Economy."

Explanation: While agriculture is a significant contributor to Kenya's GDP, accounting for 24 percent, the text does not state that it is the 'main pillar.' The phrase 'main pillar' implies it is the most important sector, which is not supported by the text as it also highlights the importance of the manufacturing sector and other industries.

Option 3: "Kenya has a rapidly growing mining industry."

Explanation: The text describes the mining industry as relatively small and does not mention it as rapidly growing. This contradicts the statement, as it implies a level of growth and importance that is not supported by the information provided.

Option 4: "The overall contribution of the Kenyan small sector is negligible."

Explanation: The text highlights that small-scale manufacturing is becoming a major contributor to the Kenyan economy, which directly contradicts the statement that its contribution is negligible. This indicates that the small sector is gaining significance, not being dismissed as unimportant.

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