Concepts And Effects Of Location And Localization Of Industry In Nigeria - Economics Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following advantages of localization of industries may also be a disadvantage?

A. External economies
B. Concentration of industries and of people
C. Development of organized markets
D. Reduced costs of research

Question 17 :

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following is a disadvantage of regional concentration of industries?

A. Development of congested urban areas
B. Existence of regional unempolyment
C. High cost of labour
D. Immobility of labour

Question 18 :

• JAMB 1988

Localization of industries refers to the?

A. Tendency to concentrate industries in particular areas
B. Sitting of industries in certain areas
C. Deliberate policy of influencing location of industries generally
D. Zoning of industries

Question 19 :

• JAMB 1989

Industries that can be randomly located are characterized by?

A. Relatively low transport cost for both raw materials and output and factor mobility
B. Relatively heavy transport cost for raw material or output
C. Constant returns to scale
D. Signficant economy of scale

Question 20 :

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following factors is the most important in siting a petrol-chemical plants?

A. Nearness to the source of raw materials
B. Nearness to the source of power
C. Availability of labour
D. Proximity to financial institutions