Population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1983

The effect of emigration on a country's population, all other things remaining equal, is to

A. Increase its size
B. Cause overpopulation
C. Increase its growth rate
D. Reduce the proportion of children
E. Reduce its size

Question 32:

• JAMB 1983

Age-structure in Nigeria is such that the working age-group is in the years

A. 1-15
B. 15-65
C. 30-40
D. 40-65
E. 65 and above

Question 33:

• JAMB 1984

An aging population refers to the preponderance of?

A. Middle-aged people in the population
B. Young people in the population
C. Women in the the population
D. Old men in the population
E. Old people in the population

Question 34:

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of the size economically active population?

A. Age structure
B. Occupation of workers
C. Proportion of men to women
D. Average length of the working day
E. Efficiency of the labour force

Question 35:

• JAMB 1984

The population level that yields the maximum output when combined with available resources is known as

A. Dependent population
B. Maximum population
C. Active population
D. Productive population
E. Optimum population