WAEC Geography 2018 Question 45

Question 45

Transport, Trade and Tourism

One of the usefulness of import tariff on imported goods is the

  1. A.encouragement of importation.
  2. B.multiplication of foreign goods.
  3. C.protection of infant industries.
  4. D.saving of money.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (protection of infant industries.)

Explanation

Tariffs make imports dearer and protect young local industries.