Population - Economics Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• JAMB 2015

Census can be classified as

A. Defacto and dejure
B. Increasing and decreasing
C. Over and under
D. Optimum

Question 12 :

• JAMB 2014

The labour force of a country is determined by the

A. Age structure of the population
B. Geographical distribution of the population
C. Sex distribution of the population
D. Number of people available for work

Question 13 :

• JAMB 2014

An accurate census figure is an important tool for planners in

A. Providing employment
B. Siting industries
C. Providing social amenities
D. Allocating resources

Question 14 :

• JAMB 2014

An accurate population census is important in other to

A. Produce more food for the growing population
B. Provide employment opportunities for the people
C. Estimate a country's per capita income
D. Fast track industrial development

Question 15 :

• JAMB 1978

Malthus became famous through his theory which may be stated simply

A. The death rate may become so high that people may not be able to produce
B. Population may outgrow the means of subsistence
C. People will eventually decide not to have children
D. Migration of people from one place to another may leave some parts of the world barren
E. All of the above