JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 404

2,016.

The most dominant economic activity which employs the largest number of people in West Africa is

A.

Manufacturing

B.

Transport

C.

Government

D.

Agriculture

E.

The petroleum industry

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,017.

Which is not responsible for the decline in food production in West Africa?

A.

Neglect of agriculture by many people

B.

Drift of young people rural to urban areas

C.

Influence of weather and climate

D.

Many of the countries do not balance of payments problems

E.

Lack of good prices for agricultural products on the farm

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,018.

If income rises from N200.00 to N250.00 and the amount spent on good X falls from N30.00 to N28.00, then good X is?

A.

An income elastic good

B.

A normal good

C.

An inferior good

D.

Demand elastic

E.

Supply elastic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,019.

The PAYE (Pay As You Earn) in Nigeria is an example of

A.

Indirect tax

B.

Progressive tax

C.

Regressive tax

D.

Community tax

E.

Flat rate tax

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,020.

A commodity can be sold for two or more different prices if it is

A.

Produced or sold by oligopoly

B.

Sold in perfect market

C.

Produced or sold by monopsony

D.

Produced or sold by monopoly

E.

Produced or sold by perfect competition

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.