Jamb Economics 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2010

In Nigeria, the huge public debt is as a result of

A. Balanced budgeting
B. Deficit budgeting
C. Surplus budgeting
D. Zero budgeting

Question 32:

• JAMB 2010

A strategy for curbing unemployment is to

A. Implement government stabilization policy
B. Increase taxes and decrease government expenditure
C. Increase government expenditure and decrease taxes
D. Ensure even distribution of job opportunities

Question 33:

• JAMB 2010

National development plans in Nigeria fail mainly because of

A. Overdependence on foreign aids
B. Inadequate funding of projects
C. Poor implementation strategies
D. Shortage of skilled manpower

Question 34:

• JAMB 2010

The ultimate aim of agricultural policies in Nigeria is to achieve?

A. Food sufficiency
B. Industrialization
C. Full employment
D. Industrial capacity utilization

Question 35:

• JAMB 2010

Government can boost agricultural output in Nigeria primarily by

A. Embarking on buffer stock programmes
B. Placing embargo on food importation
C. Granting subsidies on farm inputs
D. Placing farmers on monthly income