WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 94

466.

Human want are unlimited because

A.

Production is inadequate

B.

Resources have alternative uses

C.

New wants always rise

D.

Resources are limited

Correct answer is C

It means that people never get enough, that there's always something else that they would want or need. Unlimited wants and needs are one half of the fundamental problem of scarcity that has plagued humanity since the beginning of time. The other half of the scarcity problem is limited resources.

467.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is important to developing nations because it

A.

Gives aid for defence

B.

Offers loans for public projects

C.

Offers aid to finance private projects

D.

Gives loans for legal proceedings

Correct answer is B

The world's largest development bank, IBRD also known as the world bank provides financial aid, loans, and policy advice to countries in the undertaking of public projects, in view of reducing poverty and extending the benefits of sustainable growth to all.

468.

Points outside a production possibility curve indicate

A.

Unattainable production levels

B.

Attainable production levels

C.

Inefficient, but attainable production levels

D.

Optimum production levels

Correct answer is A

Point outside the production possibilities curve represents a combination of goods that is unattainable. This means an inefficient use of resources.

469.

Gold, diamond, iron ore and limestone are collectively referred to as

A.

Human resources

B.

Mineral resources

C.

Artificial resources

D.

Forest resources

Correct answer is B

Mineral resources are the quantity of natural concentrations of solid, liquid, and gaseous material in or on the Earth's crust. They include silver, diamond, gold, iron, aluminum, zinc, copper etc.

470.

Which of the following items is not included in measuring national income by the income approach?

A.

Profits of companies

B.

Rents on property

C.

Student's grants and scholarships

D.

Wages and salaries of public servants

Correct answer is C

National income using the income approach is calculated as; National Income = Rent + Wages + Interest + Profit + Mixed-Income.

Student's grants and scholarships are not included in the calculation of national income