Jamb Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 2126:

• JAMB 2016

Which of these is the least important advantage of the transcontinental railways in Europe and North-America?

A. Easy evacuation of mineral products
B. Political integration
C. Easy evacuation of agricutural products
D. Promotion of industrial activities
E. Employment of labour

Question 2127:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following can be regarded as the backbone of a modern industrial economy?

A. Cement manufacturing industry
B. Ship-Building industry
C. Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
D. Textiloe industry
E. Iron and Steel industry

Question 2128:

• JAMB 2016

A hinterland is?

A. The central part of a country
B. An area which is far from the coast
C. A landlocked country
D. An area surrounding a city
E. The area which is served by a port

Question 2129:

• JAMB 2016

very large in area but very low in population;which of the following countries fits this description best?

A. Lesotho
B. Tunisia
C. Nigeria
D. Zaire
E. Burundi

Question 2130:

• JAMB 2016

The industrial economy of South-Africa is NOT based on one of the following factors:

A. Abundant coal resources
B. Abundant crude petroleum resources
C. Abundant agricultural resources
D. Abundant cheap labour
E. Large-scale investment by such countries like West Germany,the U.S.A and United Kingdom.