Industry and Industrialization - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2000

The slow pace of industrial growth in Nigeria can be attributed to?

A. Overdependence on the oil sector
B. Inadequate number of unskilled labour
C. Lack of raw materials
D. Inadequate infrastructural facilities

Question 42:

• JAMB 2000

Industries contribute to national economic development because they?

A. Utilize local raw materials
B. Employ an increase number of labour
C. Provide recreational facilities
D. Use modern machines which replace human labour

Question 43:

• JAMB 2001

A disadvantage of concentrating industries in an area is that it could?

A. Lead to conclusion among the firms
B. Result in evironmental pollution
C. Bring about diseconomies of scale
D. Increase the cost of production

Question 44:

• JAMB 2001

An industry is?

A. Company producing unrelated commodities
B. Group of firms producing related commodities
C. Group of firms producing distinct commodities
D. Firms producing differentiated commodities

Question 45:

• JAMB 2002

One of the major factors militating against industrialization in Nigeria is the?

A. Inadequacy of infrastructural facilities
B. Absence of government participation
C. Frequent breakdown of equipment
D. Failure to get foreign partners and supporters