Industry and Industrialization - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 2009

Industries for consumer goods are concentrated in urban centers as a result of

A. Large market
B. Power supply
C. Government policy
D. Weather conditions

Question 57:

• JAMB 2009

The current industrial development strategy in Nigeria is aimed at encouraging

A. Small-scale industries
B. Medim-scale industries
C. Small-and medium-scale industries
D. Medium-and large-scale industries

Question 58:

• JAMB 2010

Localization of industries refers to the

A. Spread of firms producing different products
B. Siting of industries near the market
C. Concentration of firms of an industry
D. Siting of firms producing different products

Question 59:

• JAMB 2010

In developing countries, governments influence the location of industries in order to

A. Spread development
B. Redistribute wealth
C. Encourage enterpreneurs
D. Encourage industries to earn high profits

Question 60:

• JAMB 2011

The import-substitution strategy of industrialization is to encourage

A. Domestic production
B. Large-scale production
C. Importation
D. Exportation