WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 268

1,336.

If a person supplements his current income by drawing on past savings in order to make both ends meet, he is said to be living

A.

Good life

B.

An average life

C.

On his savings

D.

A reckless life

E.

On borrowed money

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,337.

The central bank controls commercial banks through all the following measures except

A.

The uses of directives

B.

The use of bank rate

C.

Open market operations

D.

Accepting deposits

E.

Demanding special deposits

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,338.

If the foreign exchange rate is N80 to £1, then a bicycle bought for £40 will cost

A.

N15.00

B.

N60.00

C.

N100.00

D.

N250.00

E.

N320.00

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,339.

Which of the following is not an advantage of government ownership of enterprises?

A.

More capital is provided

B.

Pricing policy may be in the interest of consumers

C.

Government workers may be indifferent towards the public

D.

Infrastructure are rapidly developed

E.

Incomes may be more evenly distributed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,340.

Which of the following is not an advantage of localization of industries?

A.

Enjoyment of externa economies

B.

Development of subsidiary industries

C.

Development of organized markets

D.

Growth of conurbation

E.

Growth of farms

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.