NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 201

1,001.

Which of the following is NOT an objective of Economic planning?

A.

Achieving economic self reliance

B.

Achieving economic growth

C.

Creating employment

D.

Equitable allocation of resources

E.

Widening the income gap

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,002.

The problem of “how to produce” in any economy is solved by

A.

Adopting the least cost method of production

B.

Combining capital and labour intensive methods of production

C.

Employing the services of a manager

D.

Using capital intensive method of production

E.

Using labour intensive method of production

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,003.

A major characteristics of a firm operating at a long-run equilibrium position is that

A.

All costs can be varied

B.

Average variable cost is fixed

C.

Fixed cost can not be changed

D.

Marginal cost is fixed

E.

Only variable cost changes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,004.

Which of the following is NOT included in-measuring the National income through the income approach?

A.

Allowance given to an aged mother by a civil servant

B.

Income earned by a bricklayer

C.

Profit earned by Nigerian bottling company plc

D.

Profit earned by NITEL plc

E.

Salary earned by a doctor

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,005.

The following are problems of development planning in Nigeria EXCEPT

A.

Death of skilled manpower

B.

Inadequate capital

C.

Inadequate statistical data

D.

Poor implementation of economic planning

E.

Under-population

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.