WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 295

1,471.

Which of the following is concerned with obtaining raw materials from their natural locations?

A.

Extractive industry

B.

Manufacturing industry

C.

Construction industry

D.

Transport industry

E.

Engineering industry

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,472.

Commerce developed as a result of?

A.

speculation

B.

competition

C.

specialization

D.

importation

E.

exportation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,473.

The sole purpose of production is?

A.

employment

B.

promotion

C.

consumption

D.

competition

E.

enterprising

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,474.

The major divisions of commerce are?

A.

import, export and banking

B.

home trade and foreign trade

C.

trade and aids to trade

D.

exchange, consumption and production

E.

trade and banking

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,475.

The tendency for firms and individuals to concentrate on the activity which is of most advantage of them is known as?

A.

decentralization

B.

diversification

C.

commercialization

D.

specialization

E.

rationalization

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.