Problems Of Development In Nigeria Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 6

Environmental degradation is more associated with

jamb 2007

  • A. localization of industries
  • B. location of industries
  • C. decreased urbanization
  • D. urban-rural migration
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Question 7

National development plans in Nigeria fail mainly because of

jamb 2010

  • A. overdependence on foreign aids
  • B. inadequate funding of projects
  • C. poor implementation strategies
  • D. shortage of skilled manpower
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Question 8

Development plans have not been successful in some developing countries largely because of?

jamb 1998

  • A. very large working population
  • B. increase level of consumption
  • C. scarcity of industrial raw materials
  • D. shortage of skilled labour and experts
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Question 9

One of the major consequences of urban-biased development programmes in Nigeria is that they?

jamb 1998

  • A. led o rapid rural-urban migration
  • B. led to unprecedented urban wealth
  • C. transformed rural areas into urban centres
  • D. increased the level of specialized manpower inthe cities
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Question 10

In order to accelerate economic development, a country must?

jamb 2001

  • A. stimulate her population growth rate
  • B. pursue a high population growth rate
  • C. pursue a rational population policy
  • D. pursue an incremental population policy
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