Jamb Geography 1987 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following expresses the main advantages of road transportation?

A. Capacity for the transportation of heavy and bulky goods
B. Low operating costs
C. Fast and safe passenger transportation
D. Flexibility and maxium access along transport routes

Question 32:

• JAMB 1987

The Bakolori irrigation scheme is located near?

A. Talata Mafara
B. Funtua
C. Gusau
D. Argungu

Question 33:

• JAMB 1987

Improved agricultural production in Cote d'Ivoire is due mainly to?

A. Abundant and reliable rainfall
B. Good transportation routes
C. Availability of migrant labour
D. Good organization and effective management

Question 34:

• JAMB 1987

Why is the fallow period decreasing in the agricultural areas of West Africa?

A. Farmers now use fertilizers
B. Population preesure is increasing
C. Land area is decreasing
D. Soil fertility is decreasing

Question 35:

• JAMB 1987

Which of these African mountains is NOT volcanic?

A. Kilimanjaro
B. Cameroon
C. Kenya
D. Ruwenzori