WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3784

18,916.

Scarcity in economics arises because

A.

the resources available are adequate

B.

individuals have limited time

C.

resources are limited in supply

D.

human beings have limited wants

E.

individual wants are equal to the resources available

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,917.

Economics is the study of how to

A.

Choose between alternatives, given limited resources

B.

Regulate the money that is in circulation in a country

C.

Be prudent in the use of available resources

D.

Improve the standard of living of the society at large

E.

Arrange our needs in order of usefulness before satisfying them

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,918.

Land is often different from other factors of production because it

A.

Is a free gift of nature

B.

Constitutes one-third of the entire world

C.

Has different grades

D.

Is owned by individuals

E.

Is owned by government

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,919.

The situation where government revenue in a fiscal year is less than its expenditure is referred to as

A.

Budget deficit

B.

Balanced budget

C.

Budget surplus

D.

Budget statement

E.

Unfavourable budget

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,920.

What is the importance of the part labelled II to the seedling? It

A.

protects the foliage leaves

B.

grows into the first foliage leaves

C.

later develops into the fruit

D.

provides the seedling with food

E.

serves as the water reservoir for the seedling

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.