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Economics Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Economics Questions

Question 21:
A major feature of an underdeveloped economy is
  • A Excess capacity utilization
  • B Low rate of population growth
  • C Low level of standard of living
  • D Low level of unemployment
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Question 22:
An advantage of large-scale farming over peasant farming is in the area of
  • A Providing research and massive employment of labour
  • B Redistributing national income to various regions of the country
  • C Encouraging the use of traditional implements
  • D Encouraging urban-rural migration
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Question 23:
A major disadvantage of localization of industry is
  • A The risk of structural unemployment
  • B Over-utilization of installed industrial capacity
  • C The risk of seasonal unemployment
  • D Under-utilization of installed industrial capacity
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Question 24:
One major factor that determines the location of an industry is
  • A Tax exemption grant
  • B Its proximity to the market
  • C The capital base
  • D The social responsibility of the firm
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Question 25:
One of the challenges facing the banking industry in Nigeria is
  • A Ensuring technological security
  • B Providing employment
  • C Providing loans for investment
  • D Creating more money
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