Effects And Solutions Of Instability In Agricultural Incomes Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 1

One of the major causes of farmers' unstable income in Nigeria is _________

jamb 2017

  • A. the effect of diseases and pests
  • B. industrial pollution
  • C. mining and extraction activities
  • D. population growth
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Question 2

An entirely domestic effort directed at improving agricultural production in Nigeria is the?

jamb 1998

  • A. Agricultural Development Programme
  • B. Agro-industrial Development Scheme
  • C. Food and Agricultural Organization
  • D. National Land Development Authority
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Question 3

The distribution channel that contributes most to the cost of production is?

jamb 2001

  • A. producer-wholesaler-consumer
  • B. producer-retailer-consumer
  • C. producer-retailer-wholesaler-consumer
  • D. producer-wholesaler-retailer-consumer
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Question 4

Farmers' income may fall if they produce more cash crops for export because?

jamb 1992

  • A. foreign demand is inelastic
  • B. the price of the crops will rise
  • C. of domestic currency depreciation
  • D. of export duties
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Question 5

Which of the following strategies will provide more employment opportunities for Nigerians?

jamb 1986

  • A. Investment in social services
  • B. Industrialization
  • C. Economics planning
  • D. Eradication of illiteracy
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