Population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 76:

• JAMB 2003

The labour force of a country can be determined by examining the

A. Age structure of the population
B. Sex distribution of the population
C. Geographical distribution of the population
D. Occupational distribution of the population

Question 77:

• JAMB 2003

The best method of production in an under populated country is

A. Labour-extensive
B. Land-intensive
C. Capital-intensive
D. Labour-intensive

Question 78:

• JAMB 2004

The purpose of conducting a census is to enable a country to

A. Plan her capital inflow and outflow
B. Determine the optimum level of population
C. Determine the growth rate of population
D. Plan her growth and development

Question 79:

• JAMB 2004

The labour force in Nigeria falls between the ages of

A. 18 and 45
B. 18 and 55
C. 18 and 30
D. 18 and 60

Question 80:

• JAMB 2004

The difference between birth and death rates of a given population is referred to as the

A. Mortality rate
B. Fertility rate
C. Natural growth rate
D. Linear growth rate