JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 251

1,251.

To facilitate the exportation of crude oil from Nigeria, special

A.

Airstrips were constructed for jets to evacute the oil

B.

Roads were built to connect the major oil wells to the ports

C.

Pipelines were laid to connect the major oil wellsto the ports

D.

Railway lines were constructed to connect the major oil wells to the ports

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,252.

The losses suffered by a sole proprietor are

A.

Usually equal to the amount invested

B.

Usually less than the amount invested

C.

Limted to the amount invested

D.

Not limited to the amount invested

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,253.

A disadvantage of concentrating industries in an area is that it could

A.

Lead to conclusion among the firms

B.

Result in evironmental pollution

C.

Bring about diseconomies of scale

D.

Increase the cost of production

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,254.

In the agricultural sector, improved extension services facilitate

A.

Acquisition of techniques

B.

Arable crop production

C.

Mobility of labour

D.

Livestock production

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,255.

Which of the following is an example of a fixed cost?

A.

Fuel cost

B.

Electricity bill

C.

Rent on building

D.

Transportation cost

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.