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WAEC Geography 2000 Question 35

Question 35

Transport, Trade and Tourism

Import tariffs are imposed on goods entering a country in order to

  1. A.encourage importation of goods from abroad
  2. B.protect the growth of local industries
  3. C.discourage the growth of local industries
  4. D.save a lot of money in foreign accounts
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (protect the growth of local industries)

Explanation

Tariffs make imports dearer, so locally made goods can compete and local industries grow.