Agriculture in Nigeria - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1978

Which of the following sector of the economy is estimated to be the largest employer of labour in the country

A. Construction
B. Agriculture
C. Distribution
D. Mining and petroleum
E. Transport and communication

Question 12:

• JAMB 1980

By subsistence production we mean?

A. Goods and services are produced for consumption only
B. Goods and services are sold to others
C. Raw materials are produced in the country
D. Goods and services are produced for the market
E. None of these

Question 13:

• JAMB 1980

Which sector can you say is growing fastest in the Nigeria economy?

A. Agriculture
B. Industry
C. Education
D. Transport
E. Labour

Question 14:

• JAMB 1980

In a subsistence economy?

A. There is no shortage of goods and services
B. The state is the sole owner of resources
C. Production is largely oriented towards consumption in the rular sector
D. There is no exchange of goods and services
E. Women predominate in all economic activities

Question 15:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following statement is NOT true about agriculture in West Africa?

A. Agriculture employs over 60% of West Africa’s occupied population
B. Agriculture production is the basis for excise taxes in West Africa
C. Many West Africa countries depend on agricultural exports for foreign exchange earnings
D. Agriculture supplies West African industries with raw materials
E. Agriculture provides incomes to West African farmers who engaged in it