Effects of agricultural policies and their effects - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

A demand which gives rise to the reverse of the law of demand is__________

A. Derived demand
B. Joint demand
C. Abnormal demand
D. Composite demand

Question 2:

• JAMB 2016

In Nigeria, most agricultural policies are aimed at______?

A. Ensuring equitable distribution of income
B. Liberalizing all sectors of the nation's economy
C. Encouraging the development of manufacturing sector
D. Achieving self-sufficiency in food production

Question 3:

• JAMB 1978

Which is NOT a direct effort to increase Agricultural production in Nigeria?

A. Operation feed the Nation
B. Nigerian Youth Service Corps
C. Increased loans to farmers and cooperatives
D. Research in Agric & Extension services
E. Mechanization of Agriculture

Question 4:

• JAMB 1982

All of the following EXCEPT ONE are normal functions of the marketing board in Nigeria

A. Price stabilization
B. Efficient marketing of agriculture crops
C. Provision of funds for building access roads
D. Development of the agricultural industry
E. Establishment of agro-allied industries

Question 5:

• JAMB 1992

Under the Nigerian Structural Adjustment Programme, the marketing of agricultural commodities in Nigeria has been placed under?

A. The marketing boards
B. The commodity boards
C. The river-basin authorities
D. Private investors and individuals