Size and growth - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2005

If the death rate of a country is 52% and the growth rate is 12%, what is the birth rate of the county

A. 48%
B. 64%
C. 40%
D. 52%

Question 27:

• JAMB 2007

The movement of people from rural to urban areas affects the

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

Question 28:

• JAMB 2008

The population of a country will decrease if

A. The death rate exceeds the birth rate
B. Immigration is equal to emigration
C. The birth rate exceeds the death rate
D. There is rapid economic growth

Question 29:

• JAMB 2008

If the active population is 50 million and unemployed is 5 million what is the unemployment rate?

A. 10%
B. 45%
C. 55%
D. 90%

Question 30:

• JAMB 2009

High dependency ratio is influenced by

A. High infant mortality rate
B. The level of income
C. High birth rate
D. Inadequate medical care for children