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JAMB Economics 1993 Question 8

Question 8

Population

An accurate census is important to a country because it helps

  1. A.in solving unemployment problem
  2. B.to ensure equitable population redistribution relative to natural resources
  3. C.in deciding on the creation of more local governments
  4. D.in providing a sound basis for formulating development policy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (in providing a sound basis for formulating development policy)

Explanation

Planners need correct figures on the size and structure of the population to plan schools, hospitals, jobs and so on.