Meaning and theories of population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2004

The difference between birth and death rates of a given population is referred to as the

A. Mortality rate
B. Fertility rate
C. Natural growth rate
D. Linear growth rate

Question 22:

• JAMB 2007

The Malthusian theory of population has been rendered ineffective by

A. Government policies
B. Natural disasters
C. Birth contorl measures
D. Technical progress

Question 23:

• JAMB 2011

In modern economies, the Malthusian theory of population is ineffective because of

A. Birth control measures
B. Technical progress
C. Government policies
D. Natural disasters

Question 24:

• JAMB 2012

The Malthusian theory was concerned about the relationship between

A. Population growth rates of the rich and the poor nations
B. Population density and national income
C. Population growth rate and natural resources
D. Age distribution of population

Question 25:

• JAMB 2012

In a village of 50 persons, 10 immigrated, 25 died and 5 emigrated in year. Determine the total population

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 50