Population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1998

One of the major consequences of urban-biased development programmes in Nigeria is that they?

A. Led o rapid rural-urban migration
B. Led to unprecedented urban wealth
C. Transformed rural areas into urban centres
D. Increased the level of specialized manpower inthe cities

Question 67:

• JAMB 1998

Population Statistics of a Country. The dependency ratio between 1960 and 1990 is

A. Increased by 5%
B. Increased by 2%
C. Decrease by 2%
D. Decrease by 5%

Question 68:

• JAMB 1998

Population Statistics of a Country. In 1990, the difference between the dependent population and the active population ratio is

A. 22%
B. 20%
C. 16%
D. 4%

Question 69:

• JAMB 1999

Optimum population is defined as the level of population at which?

A. Per capital output is maximized
B. Population is neither increasing nor decreasing
C. Total national income is maximized
D. Marginal efficiency of population is maximized

Question 70:

• JAMB 2000

A well conducted census is important for?

A. Effective defence
B. Effective revenue generation
C. Good economic planning
D. Optimum population