Economics questions and answers

Economics Questions and Answers

Economics questions and answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME and job aptitude tests or interviews.

296.

The petro-chemical industries are located in Rivers State of Nigeria due to _______

A.

Coal deposit

B.

Palm oil products

C.

Favourable soil

D.

Oil deposits

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

297.

Under the ECOWAS agreement, a Nigerian can enter and stay in Ghana without a Visa for a period of ________

A.

100 days

B.

30 days

C.

90 days

D.

14 days

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

298.

A firm is at its optimum size when __________

A.

It has a motive to increase output

B.

It produces the greatest output at a minimum cost

C.

Marginal cost equals marginal revenue

D.

Marginal cost is less than marginal revenue

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

299.

The exploitation of mineral resources constitutes which form of production?

A.

Primary production

B.

Secondary production

C.

Tertiary production

D.

Services production

Correct answer is A

Primary production involves the exploration and extraction of raw materials.

300.

Free trade is one in which 

A.

Each member operates its own barriers against non-members

B.

Factors of production are mobile

C.

Members adopt a common external tariff against non- members

D.

Members adopt common fiscal and economic policies

Correct answer is B

Free trade is a trade policy where goods and services can be bought and sold across international borders with little or no government tariffs, quotas, subsidies.