WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 181

901.

In a capitalist system, the means of production is owned and controlled by

A.

The government

B.

Politicians

C.

Private individuals

D.

The workers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

902.

Economic activities are undertaken to solve the problem of

A.

Desire to spend more income on consumption

B.

Opprotuinity cost

C.

Production

D.

Scarcity

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

903.

A carpenter's consumer goods includes
I. a kilogram of rice
II.3 pairs of shoes
III. 4 pairs of socks
IV. 3 screw drivers

A.

I and IV only

B.

I,II,III and IV

C.

I, II and IV only

D.

I, II and III

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

904.

A major achievement of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is that

A.

Crude oil price has increased tremendously

B.

Petroleum product price have remained low

C.

Producing countries are highly industrilized

D.

Price of crude oil has remained relatively state

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

905.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been been slow in achieving its objective sbecause of

A.

Political instability in member state

B.

The activities of multinationals

C.

Inadequate personnel at the secretariat

D.

Inadequate international support

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.