JAMB Economics 2000 Question 30

Question 30

Industrialisation

Industries contribute to national economic development because they

  1. A.utilize local raw materials
  2. B.employ an increasing number of labour
  3. C.provide recreational facilities
  4. D.use modern machines which replace human labour.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (employ an increasing number of labour)

Explanation

Growing industries create jobs for more and more workers, raising incomes and output.