WAEC Geography 2019 Question 50

Question 50

Manufacturing Industry

The predominance of consumer-oriented industries in developing countries is accounted for by

  1. A.limited demand.
  2. B.adequate capital.
  3. C.limited skilled manpower.
  4. D.high level of technology.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (limited skilled manpower.)

Explanation

Consumer-goods industries need simple skills, so a shortage of skilled manpower favours them over heavy industries.