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.

401.

The most important goal of OPEC is to

A.

Present a united front for the purpose of raise prices of crude oil

B.

Bring unity among the petroleum exporting countries

C.

Ensure political stability among member states

D.

Ensure that rules on quota production are strictly followed

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

402.

In recent times, agriculture in Nigeria tends to lose its vital labour force as a result of

A.

Lack of an effective agricultural policy

B.

Employment opportunities in the agricultural sector

C.

Rural-urban drift

D.

Low prices of agricultural products

Correct answer is C

Rural-urban drift is a situation where the desire for better employment, business opportunities, and education pushes both young and old out of the rural areas to the urban areas. This is one of the major problems facing the agricultural sector in Nigeria.

403.

The problem of conducting census include

A.

High rate of rural-urban migration

B.

Poor geographical distribution of population

C.

High birth rate in the country

D.

Poor town planning in urban areas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

404.

The type of business finances that entitles the holder to a fixed rate of dividend is

A.

Preference stock

B.

Common stock

C.

Debentures

D.

Bank loan

Correct answer is C

A debenture is a long-term debt security issued by a company and secured against assets, to raise capital for a business. The holder of a debenture is entitled to a fixed rate of interest at the maturity of the debt.

405.

The relationship between tax rate and income which is relevant to a proportional tax is depicted by

A.

Curve Z and Y

B.

Curve X

C.

Curve Z

D.

Curve Y

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.