JAMB Economics 1984 Question 45

Question 45

Economic Growth and Development

Which of the following is NOT a feature of economic underdevelopment of a country?

  1. A.A large number of High income earners relative to the population
  2. B.High annual income for the few
  3. C.High incidence of poverty
  4. D.Low daily calorie intake per person
  5. E.High infant mortality rate.
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Answer: A (A large number of High income earners relative to the population)

Explanation

Underdeveloped countries have few high-income earners; most people are poor.