Over-population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2016

A country that is over-populated will face the problem of

A. Low birth rate
B. Low per capita income
C. High wage rate
D. Full employment

Question 2:

• JAMB 1979

The country will be over populated when

A. The rate of birth is high
B. The death rate is low
C. The growth rate is high
D. Population is increasing more than resources in the country
E. Unemployement is high in the country

Question 3:

• JAMB 1980

Which is NOT a cause of high population growth in Nigeria?

A. Family planing Unit of Nigeria
B. Improve medical facilities
C. Reduction in death rate
D. Improve hygiene
E. Increased birth rate

Question 4:

• JAMB 1981

Which is NOT an important factor responsible for high concentration of population in some part of Nigeria?

A. Climate influences
B. Development of trade and markets
C. Soil fertility
D. Processing of petroleum oil
E. Concentration of educational facilities

Question 5:

• JAMB 2003

country is said to be overpopulated when

A. The resocurce are more than enough to cater for the population
B. The size of the population is greater than the annual budget
C. The resources are inadequate to cater for the population
D. There are too many able-bodied men and women in the country