Economic Growth And Development - Economics Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• JAMB 1982

some of major problems hindering economic development in west Africa are in the areas of electricity supply, communication, educations and health. These items are known in Economics as?

A. Development projects
B. Infrastructural facilities
C. Monoculture
D. Capital investment
E. Superstructure

Question 12 :

• JAMB 1983

Nigeria is currently implementing the?

A. Third development plan
B. Second development plan
C. Fourth development plan
D. Fifth development plan

Question 13 :

• JAMB 1984

Which Of the following is NOT an obstacle to economic development?

A. Low level of investment
B. Lack of modern technology
C. High rate of population growth
D. Low productivity
E. Dedicated leadership

Question 14 :

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following is NOT a feature of economic underdevelopment of a country?

A. A large number of High income earners relative to the population
B. High annual income for the few
C. High incidence of poverty
D. Low daily calorie intake per person
E. High infant mortality rate

Question 15 :

• JAMB 1984

Given the present state of the Nigeria economy,which of the following measures will promote more rapid economic development?

A. Complete dependence on oil exports
B. Concentration on agricultural exports
C. Diversification of the economy
D. Building of more schools and universities
E. Introductionn of nuclear energy in Nigeria