WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 206

1,026.

Which of the following is associated with the development of petroleum industry in Nigeria?

A.

Neglect of agriculture

B.

Increase in population growth

C.

Increase in the rate of unemployment

D.

Decrease in the rate of inflation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,027.

An ad volarem tax refers to a tax

A.

Imposed on exports

B.

On goods manufactured in the country

C.

Based on the value of the commodity

D.

Levied on income

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,028.

A greater burden of tax on a product with high price elasticity of demand rests mainly on the

A.

Producer

B.

Teacher

C.

Civil servant

D.

Middlemen

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,029.

Tax evasion means

A.

Postponing payment of tax

B.

Tax payment according to ability to pay

C.

Making false declaration of taxable income

D.

Paying little amount of money as tax

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,030.

Which of the following is a direct tax

A.

Import duty

B.

Export duty

C.

Capital gain tax

D.

Sales tax

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.