Agriculture in Nigeria - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2000

One problem in the marketing of agricultural products in Nigeria is?

A. The seasonal nature of the commodities
B. High price of the commodities
C. The changing tastes of consumers
D. Inadequate storage facilities

Question 37:

• JAMB 2000

Increased output will cause farmers' revenue to decrease when market demand is?

A. Elastic
B. Inelastic
C. Unitary elastic
D. Perfectly elastic

Question 38:

• JAMB 2001

In the agricultural sector, improved extension services facilitate?

A. Acquistion of techniques
B. Arable crop production
C. Mobility of labour
D. Livestock production

Question 39:

• JAMB 2002

As a country gets more developed, the percentage of labour engaged in agriculture tends to?

A. Remain constant
B. Decrease steadily
C. Switch over to trading
D. Increase steadily

Question 40:

• JAMB 2004

The marketing of agricultural commodities in Nigeria is hampered by

A. Lack of adequate storage facilities
B. The existence of farmers' associations
C. The existance of commodity exchange
D. The abolition of marketing boards