JAMB Economics 2002 Question 36

Question 36

Economic Growth and Development

Some of the key indicators of underdevelopment in a country are

  1. A.poverty, high level of literacy and low income
  2. B.poverty, low level of literacy and low income
  3. C.low level of illiteracy, low income and poverty
  4. D.poverty, low income and low unemployment level
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (poverty, low level of literacy and low income)

Explanation

Underdeveloped countries are marked by widespread poverty, low literacy and low incomes per head.