JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 6

26.

Which of the following Age group belongs to active Labour force?

A.

15 - 25yrs

B.

0 - 17yrs

C.

65yrs and above

D.

18 - 64yrs

Correct answer is D

18 - 64yrs Age group belongs to active Labour force (working population or active population) in a country.

27.

From the graph below, Point "E" shows--------------

A.

Product inefficiency

B.

Product efficiency

C.

Productive efficiency

D.

Allocate efficiency

Correct answer is A

Point 'E" inside the graph indicates it is technologically inefficient" , Underemployed" or wide spread unemployent" or resources are not fully utilized or production inefficient"

28.

A persistence rise in the prices of inputs will lead to

A.

Cost push inflation

B.

Demand pull inflation

C.

Hyperinflation

D.

Stagflation

Correct answer is A

Cost push inflation is inflation caused by an increase in prices of inputs like labour, raw materials etc.

29.

When a generalization is made based on observed facts, it is

A.

Inductive reasoning

B.

Normative reasoning

C.

Theoretical reasoning

D.

Deductive reasoning

Correct answer is A

Inductive reasoning is a process by which a person makes a generalization based on specific, individual experiences. This process begins with observation.

 

30.

The economies of West African Countries depend majorly on

A.

Primary product

B.

Secondary product

C.

Tertiary product

D.

Manufacturing product

Correct answer is A

The economies of West African Countries depend majorly on primary products. Primary products refer to goods that are available from cultivating plants or by extracting minerals from the earth. These include agricultural products, mining products, and other raw materials. West African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast are known for their export of primary products like oil, cocoa, and gold respectively.