JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 94

466.

One of the problems facing the Nigerian oil and gas industry is____________________?

A.

Over-capacity utilization

B.

The discovery of alternative oil sources

C.

Shortage of indigenous manpower

D.

The excess supply of petroleum products

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

467.

Given 0.25, 1.25, 1.80, 1.110, 10.20, 10.15 and 1.55.

Determine the range

A.

0.25

B.

10.00

C.

1.55

D.

9.95

Correct answer is D

The range of a set of data is the difference between the highest and lowest values in the set. To find the range, first order the data from least to greatest. Then subtract the smallest value from the largest value in the set. Thus we have;

 

0.25, 1.25, 1.55, 1.80, 1.110, 10.15 and 10.20

range = 10.20 - 0.25 = 9.95

468.

Which of the following is NOT among the financial institutions in Nigeria?

A.

Federal Mortgage Bank

B.

Microfinance Banks

C.

Insurance Banks

D.

Federal Ministry of Finance

Correct answer is D

The major categories of financial institutions include central banks, retail and commercial banks, internet banks, credit unions, savings, and loans associations, investment banks, investment companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and mortgage companies.

 

469.

The major characteristics of an undeveloped nation is

A.

Over-dependence on foreign products

B.

Dominance of the industrial sector

C.

High per capita income

D.

Efficient and sensitive financial sector

Correct answer is A

Characteristics

 

* Low per Capita Income

* Inequitable Distribution of Wealth and Income

* Predominance of Agriculture

* Deficiency of Capital

* High Rate of Population Growth

* Unemployment and Underemployment

* A Dualistic Economy

* Technical Backwardness

* Dependence on foreign products

470.

One of the major uses of national income statistics in Nigeria is to

A.

Equally distribute national income among citizens

B.

Determine the total population

C.

Compare population growth among nations

D.

Estimate per capita income

Correct answer is D

Helps in measuring the economic performance of the country in terms of output goods/ services/ per capital income.