WAEC Economics 2005 Question 10

Question 10

Population

Age distribution is important because it helps the government to

  1. A.check rural-urban drift
  2. B.determine the number of foreigners
  3. C.determine the number of factories
  4. D.undertake effective planning.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (undertake effective planning.)

Explanation

Knowing how many children, workers and old people there are helps government plan schools, jobs, health care and pensions.