JAMB Economics 1997 Question 46

Question 46

International Trade

Which of the following classes of goods accounts for the largest proportion of Nigeria's imports?

  1. A.Food and animal products
  2. B.Consumer goods
  3. C.Chemicals
  4. D.Machinery and transport equipment.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Machinery and transport equipment.)

Explanation

Machinery and transport equipment, such as vehicles, plant and spare parts, form the biggest group of Nigeria's imports.