Structure and distribution of population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1995

The population of Oh-aha L.G.A. WAS 480 000 in December 1980, out of which 60% were females . If within one year no birth were recorded, but 5% of the L.G.A. in December 1981?

A. 96 000
B. 192 000
C. 288 000
D. 470 400

Question 22:

• JAMB 1998

Economically, underdeveloped countries are characterized by?

A. High rate of population growth and low rate of economic growth
B. High rate of economic growth and low rate of population growth
C. High rate of population growth aand high rate of economic growth
D. Low rate of population growth and low rate of economic growth

Question 23:

• JAMB 1998

One of the major consequences of urban-biased development programmes in Nigeria is that they?

A. Led o rapid rural-urban migration
B. Led to unprecedented urban wealth
C. Transformed rural areas into urban centres
D. Increased the level of specialized manpower inthe cities

Question 24:

• JAMB 2000

The age distribution of a country's population determines the?

A. Ratio of the dependent to the working group
B. Total age of all working class adults
C. Male-female ratio
D. Percentage of married women

Question 25:

• JAMB 2003

The labour force of a country can be determined by examining the

A. Age structure of the population
B. Sex distribution of the population
C. Geographical distribution of the population
D. Occupational distribution of the population