Industry and Industrialization - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2016

The slow pace of industrial growth in Nigeria can be attributed to__________?

A. Lack of raw materials
B. Lack of market for produce
C. Inadequate skilled labour
D. Over-dependence on the oil sector

Question 12:

• JAMB 2016

One of the problems facing the Nigerian oil and gas industry is____________________?

A. Over-capacity utilization
B. The discovery of alternative oil sources
C. Shortage of indigenous manpower
D. The excess supply of petroleum products

Question 13:

• JAMB 2015

A smaller industry that grows to cater for the need of the major industry is

A. Subsidiary industry
B. Constructive industry
C. Manufacturing industry
D. Infant industry

Question 14:

• JAMB 2015

The concentration of industries in a particular geographical area is

A. Localization of industries
B. Roles of industrialization
C. Location of industry
D. Strategies of industrialization

Question 15:

• JAMB 2014

A major disadvantage of localization of industry is

A. The risk of structural unemployment
B. Over-utilization of installed industrial capacity
C. The risk of seasonal unemployment
D. Under-utilization of installed industrial capacity