Question : Case Study 10: Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth

A group of young graduates decided to start a tech startup. They developed an innovative mobile application that connects farmers directly to consumers, eliminating the need for middlemen. This resulted in better prices for farmers and affordable produce for consumers.

Question:

How does the tech startup's mobile application benefit farmers?

Option 1: By increasing the involvement of middlemen
  

Option 2: By providing affordable produce for consumers
 

Option 3: By reducing their profit margins

  

Option 4: By hiring more employees


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: By providing affordable produce for consumers


Solution : The correct answer is (b) By providing affordable produce for consumers

The mobile application connects farmers directly to consumers, eliminating the need for middlemen. This direct connection can result in better prices for farmers and, in turn, provide affordable produce for consumers. The removal of middlemen helps streamline the supply chain, ensuring that farmers receive a fair share of the proceeds from their produce.

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