Climate change presents a profound challenge to the agricultural stability of developing nations. Rising temperatures and unpredictable monsoon patterns are fundamentally altering traditional farming calendars, leading to reduced yields for staple crops like rice and wheat in vulnerable regions. While some communities have begun adopting drought-resistant crop varieties—a vital adaptation strategy—this technological shift is often hampered by limited access to capital and scientific extension services. Furthermore, salinization due to sea-level rise threatens coastal farmlands, requiring costly infrastructural changes that local economies cannot readily afford. Therefore, successful mitigation necessitates not only the adoption of resilient crops but also comprehensive governmental investment in water management infrastructure and localized agricultural knowledge transfer to build genuine systemic resilience.

According to the passage, what is the central argument regarding the required approach to sustaining agriculture amid climate change?

Question

Climate change presents a profound challenge to the agricultural stability of developing nations. Rising temperatures and unpredictable monsoon patterns are fundamentally altering traditional farming calendars, leading to reduced yields for staple crops like rice and wheat in vulnerable regions. While some communities have begun adopting drought-resistant crop varieties—a vital adaptation strategy—this technological shift is often hampered by limited access to capital and scientific extension services. Furthermore, salinization due to sea-level rise threatens coastal farmlands, requiring costly infrastructural changes that local economies cannot readily afford. Therefore, successful mitigation necessitates not only the adoption of resilient crops but also comprehensive governmental investment in water management infrastructure and localized agricultural knowledge transfer to build genuine systemic resilience.

According to the passage, what is the central argument regarding the required approach to sustaining agriculture amid climate change?

Accepted Answer

Sustained resilience requires a multi-faceted approach combining technological adaptation with robust governmental support systems.. A is incorrect because the passage argues that technology alone is insufficient due to systemic limitations. B is incorrect because while aid is implied, the conclusion emphasizes internal governmental and knowledge transfer efforts over mere external funding. C is correct because the passage synthesizes technological fixes (resilient crops) with infrastructural/knowledge support (government investment) as necessary for true resilience. D is incorrect because the passage suggests that standardized global calendars are unrealistic given local variability.