The role of agriculture in economic development - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1998

The sector that employs the largest proportion of the active labour force in Nigeria is the?

A. Oil sector
B. Federal civil services
C. Financial sector
D. Agricultural sector

Question 17:

• JAMB 1999

The land tenure system in Nigeria impedes agricultural production because?

A. Land fragmentation makes possible easy access to land ownership
B. It discourages specialization of factors of production
C. It limits opportunity for mass production of agricultral goods
D. Small land holders generally do not get enough fertilizer to use

Question 18:

• JAMB 2002

As a country gets more developed, the percentage of labour engaged in agriculture tends to?

A. Remain constant
B. Decrease steadily
C. Switch over to trading
D. Increase steadily

Question 19:

• JAMB 2007

A major objective of the Federal Government's initiative on cassava production in Nigeria is to

A. Diversify the export base of the economy
B. Ensure the availability of cassava
C. Make cassava a staple food in the country
D. Provide raw materials for industries

Question 20:

• JAMB 2009

The marketing of agricultural products in Nigeria can be improved by

A. A massive production of farm produce
B. Re-establishing the marketing boards
C. Establishing more agricultural banks
D. Processing of farm produce