WAEC Economics 2005 Question 12

Question 12

Industrialisation

A factor that has slowed down the rate of industrial development in West Africa is

  1. A.inadequate technology
  2. B.increasing rate of manpower production
  3. C.increased demand for local goods
  4. D.intervention of the government in business activities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (inadequate technology)

Explanation

Lack of modern technology and technical know-how holds back industrial growth.