Economic Growth and Development - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1989

The primary goal of development planning in Nigeria is to?

A. Increase profitability of enterprises
B. Achieve a rapid increase in the welfare and standard of living of Nigerians
C. Increase the level of gross domestic product
D. Make Nigeria a super-power

Question 27:

• JAMB 1990

The most common index used for measuring development is?

A. The level of literacy
B. Per capita income
C. Nutritional levels
D. Population growth rate

Question 28:

• JAMB 1991

A major obstacle to economic development is?

A. A rise in industrial output
B. Low farm productivity
C. Free trade
D. Ineffective trade unions

Question 29:

• JAMB 1992

Which of the following combinations is a veritable set of development indicators?

A. Growth of governemnt expenditure and imports
B. Growth of population and national income
C. High fertility, literacy and school enrolment rates
D. Low infant mortality and high per capital income and literacy rates

Question 30:

• JAMB 1992

Which of the following combinations is a veritable set of development indicators?

A. Growth of governemnt expenditure and imports
B. Growth of population and national income
C. High fertility, literacy and school enrolment rates
D. Low infant mortality and high per capital income and literacy rates