Role Of Agriculture In Economic Development Jamb Economics Past Questions
Question 1
In Nigeria, most agricultural policies are aimed at______?
- A. Ensuring equitable distribution of income
- B. Liberalizing all sectors of the nation's economy
- C. Encouraging the development of manufacturing sector
- D. Achieving self-sufficiency in food production
Question 2
The percentage contribution of Agricultural sector is
- A. 67.5
- B. 40.0
- C. 32.4
- D. 25.0
Question 3
An important role of agriculture in Nigeria's economic development is the
- A. processing of raw materials for industries
- B. regulation of price system
- C. provision of infrastructure
- D. provision of employment
Question 4
Fixing the prices of agricultural products can be a problem because of the
- A. activities of marketing boards
- B. size of agricultural exports
- C. instability of government policies
- D. unpredicatable output of farmers
Question 5
The marketing of agricultural commodities in Nigeria is hampered by
- A. lack of adequate storage facilities
- B. the existence of farmers' associations
- C. the existance of commodity exchange
- D. the abolition of marketing boards