Jamb Geography 1994 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1994

The major areas of mixed farming in the world are also areas of?

A. Sparse population with low arable crop productions
B. Dense population with a high percentage of farms
C. Dense population and a large number of urban centres
D. Sparse population and dispersed rural settlements

Question 27:

• JAMB 1994

Specialized cultivation of grapes is associated with?

A. Mediterrarean regions
B. Cool temperates climates
C. Montane climates
D. Monsoon regions

Question 28:

• JAMB 1994

Plantation agriculture may be described as a system characterized by?

A. Small-scale production , heavy mechnanization and industrial crops
B. Heavy mechanization, food importation and subsistence crops
C. Large-scale production, monoculture and centre management
D. Labour specialization, market dependence and poor capital base

Question 29:

• JAMB 1994

A type of industry that is carried on usually at or near the residence and based largely on native skills and simple technology is referred to as a?

A. Local industry
B. Light industry
C. Consumers industry
D. Cottage industry

Question 30:

• JAMB 1994

A major limiting factor to the development of industries in the developing countries is?

A. Low level of capital formation
B. High population growth rate
C. Shortage of raw materials
D. Unfavorable climates