NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 47

231.

The aim of indigenization policy was to 

A.

Build more industries in the economy

B.

Increase the drain in foreign exchange

C.

Increase foreign domination of the economy

D.

Increase the participation of Nigerians in commerce and industry

E.

Send all the foreigners away from Nigeria

Correct answer is D

Indigenization is the transfer of ownership and control of business enterprises from foreigners to indigenes. It is aimed at increasing the participation of indigenes in commercial activities while reducing the presence of foreign players.

232.

The following are type of business organization EXCEPT

A.

Co-operative society

B.

Entrepreneurship

C.

Partnership

D.

Public corporation

E.

Sole proprietorship

Correct answer is B

Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which is often initially a small business. The people who create these businesses are called entrepreneurs.

233.

The 1962-1968 development plan in nigerian failed because of

A.

Absence of indigenous bank

B.

Higher exchange rate

C.

Non availability of finance house

D.

Movement of colonial masters

E.

Over dependency on foreign capital

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

234.

TC/Q =

A.

Marginal cost

B.

Average cost

C.

Total cost

D.

Equilibrium level

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

235.

In production, total cost comprises of

A.

Averages cost and marginal cost

B.

Variable cost and averages cost

C.

Variable cost and fixed cost

D.

Marginal cost and variable cost

E.

Fixed cost and averages cost

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.