JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 274

1,366.

Economically, underdeveloped countries are characterized by

A.

High rate of population growth and low rate of economic growth

B.

High rate of economic growth and low rate of population growth

C.

High rate of population growth aand high rate of economic growth

D.

Low rate of population growth and low rate of economic growth

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,367.

The family Support Programme in Nigeria essentially focuses on

A.

The generation of employment

B.

The alleviation of poverty

C.

Agricultural and industrial development

D.

Economic emancipation of women

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,368.

Which of the following is a transfer payment?

A.

Dividend to a shareholder

B.

Gift to a motherless babies home

C.

Salary to a worker

D.

Rent to a landlord

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,369.

The major objective of economic growth is to

A.

Redistribute income and other benefits of growth

B.

Equalize opportunities for education and employment

C.

Increase the aggregate expenditure on goods and services

D.

Increase real per capita income

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,370.

A fall in the marginal propensity to save will lead to

A.

A decrease in national income

B.

An increase in national income

C.

No change in national income

D.

An increase in disposable income

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.