Economics Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Economics is the study of how societies allocate limited resources to meet the unlimited needs and wants of individuals. It focuses on the production of goods and services, economic growth, and various complex issues that are important to society.

• Question 1821: Which of the following is a good example of invisible item on balance of payments account? Options:
  A) Shipping and aviation
  B) Export and imports
  C) Merchandise
  D) Bullion
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1822:

  Transcationary motive implies, holding money

  Options:
  A) for future investment
  B) for day to day expenses
  C) for unforeseen contingencies
  D) to settle previous debts
  E) to buy share in the stock exchange market
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1823: Which of these statement is NOT true of economics as a discipline? Options:
  A) it is a social science
  B) it is analytical
  C) it is concerned with people's material well-being
  D) it assumes limited human wants
  E) it assumes unlimited human resources
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1824: In the process of production, total output is at maximum when Options:
  A) MP=0
  B) MP > 0
  C) AP = 0
  D) AP > 0
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1825: One of the goals of development plans in Nigeria is to Options:
  A) increase the profitability of multinational businesses
  B) improve the country's GDP
  C) achieve higher standard of living for the citizens
  D) deregulate the economy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1826:

  

  If the contribution of the oil sector is ₦3.6 million, what is the contribution of the other sectors?

  Options:
  A) ₦10.8 million
  B) ₦7.2 million
  C) ₦3.6 million
  D) ₦2.4 million
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1827:

  Economics is often described as a science because it

  Options:
  A) employs the use of laboratory experiments
  B) use scientific methods to explain observed phenomena
  C) make use of controlled experiments
  D) engages accurate predication of human beings
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1828:

  The contribution of petroleum to the economy of nigerian is most prominent in the area of

  Options:
  A) employment generation
  B) fuel provision
  C) infrastructural development
  D) revenue generation
  E) technical know-how
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1829: One of the reasons why Nigeria is a mono-economy is because of her _______ Options:
  A) huge volume of petroleum activities in the country
  B) diversification system of economic activities
  C) high demand for foreign commodities
  D) high rate of unemployment
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1830: Which of the following is a correct definition of equilibrium price? Options:
  A) A price which covers production cost
  B) A price which maximizes entreprenuer's profits
  C) A price at which the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied
  D) A price at which a competitive firm is at equilibrium
  E) A price which stabilizes farmer's income
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  The correct answer is C .