Importance and problems of Census - 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 2015

Census can be classified as

A. Defacto and dejure
B. Increasing and decreasing
C. Over and under
D. Optimum

Question 3:

• JAMB 2014

An accurate census figure is an important tool for planners in

A. Providing employment
B. Siting industries
C. Providing social amenities
D. Allocating resources

Question 4:

• JAMB 2014

An accurate population census is important in other to

A. Produce more food for the growing population
B. Provide employment opportunities for the people
C. Estimate a country's per capita income
D. Fast track industrial development

Question 5:

• JAMB 1993

An accurate census is important to a country because it helps?

A. In solving unemployment problem
B. To ensure equitable population redistribution relative to natural resources
C. In deciding on the creation of more local government
D. In providing a second basis for formulating development policy