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JAMB Economics 1979 Question 1

Question 1

Labour Market

Which of the following is not true of the occupational distribution of the labour force in West Africa?

  1. A.A large percentage of the labour force is engaged in agriculture
  2. B.Agriculture is the most important occupation in West Africa
  3. C.The manufacturing sector employs a large percentage of the population
  4. D.Agriculture does not constitute an important source of paid employment
  5. E.The public sector forms an important source of paid employment.
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Answer: C (The manufacturing sector employs a large percentage of the population)

Explanation

In West Africa most workers are in farming; manufacturing employs only a small share of the population.