JAMB - Economics (2021)

  • 1
    A firm is at its optimum size when ___________
    Cevap
    (B)
    It produces the greatest output at a minimum cost
  • 2
    Under the ECOWAS agreement, a Nigerian can enter and stay in Ghana without a Visa for a period of ________
    Cevap
    (C)
    90 days
  • 3
    The petro-chemical industries are located in Rivers State of Nigeria due to ________
    Cevap
    (D)
    Oil deposits
  • 4
    Units of Quality Consumes Total Utility Marginal Utility

    0

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    -

    10

    15

    17

    18

    18

    -

    10

    5

    2

    1

    0

    This table illustrates the law of _________

    Cevap
    (C)
    Diminishing marginal utility
  • 5
    Pricing and Output decisions of sellers are highly inter-dependent in markets known as _________
    Cevap
    (B)
    Oligopoly
  • 6
    Full employment is a situation in which _______
    Cevap
    (D)
    All those who are able and eligible can find employment
  • 7
    Mono production economies are those that____
    Cevap
    (A)
    Produce one main commodities
  • 8
    Petroleum 'glut' in international trade means______
    Cevap
    (B)
    An Oversupply of petroleum.
  • 9
    Retailers in an economy perform the function of ______
    Cevap
    (A)
    Distribution.
  • 10
    In a sole proprietorship, the decisions are made by the ______
    Cevap
    (C)
    Owner
  • 11
    Palm oil industry is located in Old Bendel State because the state______
    Cevap
    (B)
    Is a palm tree growing area
  • 12
    Which of the following sets fully represents factors of production?
    Cevap
    (D)
    Land, labour, capital, enterprise, technology
  • 13
    Which of the following countries is not a member of the Economic Community of West African States?
    Cevap
    (A)
    Sudan
  • 14
    Oligopoly means _________
    Cevap
    (C)
    few sellers in the market
  • 15

    Use the table below to answer the question below;

    The international production set for Nigeria and Austria is;

    Products Nigeria Austria
    Cocoa 20 tonnes 12 tonnes
    Lace 1o metres 8 metres

     

    The Opportunity cost ratio tor cocoa and lace Tor Austria and Nigeria is_______

    Cevap
    (A)
    1.5:2
  • 16

    Use the table below to answer the question below;

    The international production set for Nigeria and Austria is;

    Products Nigeria Austria
    Cocoa 20 tonnes 12 tonnes
    Lace 1o metres 8 metres

     

    From the table, it can be deduced that_______

    Cevap
    (C)
    Austria should produce lace and Nigeria should produce cocoa
  • 17
    The PAYE ( Pay As You Earn) in Nigeria is an example of ______
    Cevap
    (D)
    Progressive tax
  • 18
    A good measure of the standard of living usually used for international comparison is_______
    Cevap
    (A)
    Per capita income (PCI)
  • 19
    What is the most important factor influencing the location of the iron and steel industry at Ajaokuta?
    Cevap
    (C)
    Nearness of raw material
  • 20
    The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) is a ________
    Cevap
    (C)
    Public Corporation
  • 21
    Which of the following is NOT a character of perfect competition?
    Cevap
    (A)
    Supply and demand are equal
  • 22
    Inflation is likely to benefit_______
    Cevap
    (A)
    Debtors
  • 23
    When a nation's exports are greater than its imports,_________
    Cevap
    (B)
    A favourable balance of trade exists
  • 24
    Surplus in balance of payments leads to ________
    Cevap
    (B)
    Increase in foreign reserves
  • 25
    Economics may be defined as ________
    Cevap
    (A)
    The study of human behaviour in the allocation of scarce resources
  • 26
    Money becomes a very poor store of value in a period of _______
    Cevap
    (D)
    Inflation
  • 27
    In Nigeria, cheques are not money because________
    Cevap
    (B)
    They are not legal tender
  • 28
    Division of Labour is limited by the________
    Cevap
    (C)
    Size of the labour force
  • 29
    The value of money depends primarily on _________
    Cevap
    (B)
    The general price level
  • 30
    In a free market economy. the rationing of scarce goods is done principally by_______
    Cevap
    (A)
    Consumers
  • 31
    If the price of a commodity falls and the quantity purchased does not rise, the commodity can be described as________
    Cevap
    (D)
    Inferior
  • 32
    An economic problem arises when________
    Cevap
    (B)
    Scarcity and choices are involved
  • 33
    Which of these is not a cause of high population growth in Nigeria?
    Cevap
    (C)
    Family planning unit of Nigeria
  • 34
    Inflation can be curbed by _______
    Cevap
    (D)
    Reducing aggregate demand
  • 35
    A typical corporate form of business organization is owned by ______
    Cevap
    (A)
    Shareholders