Population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 96:

• JAMB 2010

What is the population growth rate in 2003?

A. 33.3%
B. 20.0%
C. 11.0%
D. 50%

Question 97:

• JAMB 2010

The percentage of working population in 2002 is?

A. 50%
B. 25%
C. 8%
D. 80%

Question 98:

• JAMB 2011

In modern economies, the Malthusian theory of population is ineffective because of

A. Birth control measures
B. Technical progress
C. Government policies
D. Natural disasters

Question 99:

• JAMB 2012

The Malthusian theory was concerned about the relationship between

A. Population growth rates of the rich and the poor nations
B. Population density and national income
C. Population growth rate and natural resources
D. Age distribution of population

Question 100:

• JAMB 2012

In a village of 50 persons, 10 immigrated, 25 died and 5 emigrated in year. Determine the total population

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 50