WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 296

1,476.

Which of the following is not an argument for locating industries in rural areas?

A.

Rural areas supply agricultural raw materials

B.

The pace of development of rural areas will be quicken

C.

Employment will be for rural inhabitants

D.

Capital is easily available in rural areas

E.

Rural-urban migration will decrease

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,477.

Palm oil industry in located is Bendel State because the state

A.

Imports raw materials for the industry

B.

Has a poor soil which is unsuitable for other crops

C.

Is a palm-tree growing area

D.

Government does not engage in the growing of other crops

E.

Has the highest demands for apl oil in Nigeria

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,478.

Which of the following statements is not true in an inflationary period?

A.

The purchasing power diminishes

B.

Wages rise simultaneously with prices

C.

More money runs after a limited quantity of goods

D.

Fixed income earners lose

E.

Aggregate real demand exceeds aggregate real supply

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,479.

In a sole proprietorship decisions are made by the

A.

Government

B.

Owner

C.

Shareholder's conference

D.

Management

E.

Board of directors

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,480.

Which of the following is a public corporation?

A.

Roads (Nigeria) Plc

B.

National Oil and Chemical Marketing Co. Plc

C.

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc

D.

Volkswagen of Nigeria Plc

E.

National Electric Power authority

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.