JAMB Economics 1982 Question 38

Question 38

Agriculture

The most dominant economic activity which employs the largest number of people in West Africa is

  1. A.manufacturing
  2. B.transport
  3. C.government
  4. D.agriculture
  5. E.the petroleum industry.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (agriculture)

Explanation

Most West Africans live in rural areas and work on farms, so agriculture is the largest employer.