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JAMB Economics Past Questions & CBT Practice

Economics rewards conceptual clarity. Microeconomic theory, public finance, the structure of the Nigerian economy, and basic statistics are the high-frequency topics; past questions show exactly which graphs and definitions to memorise. On this page you can try sample JAMB Economics past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

Sample JAMB Economics questions

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  1. Q12024MEDIUMEconomics

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that brings about changes in demand?

    1. A.the price of the good or service✓ Correct
    2. B.a change in real income
    3. C.government policy
    4. D.increase in population
  2. Q22024MEDIUMEconomics

    Persistent fall In the general price level is known as

    1. A.deflation✓ Correct
    2. B.devaluation
    3. C.general price Increase
    4. D.inflation
  3. Q32024MEDIUMEconomics

    Wholesalers play an important in the distribution of goods and services because they

    1. A.are located very close to consumers
    2. B.pass information on from retailers to consumers
    3. C.sell in small units to consumers
    4. D.finance both producers and retailers✓ Correct
  4. Q42023MEDIUMEconomics

    Overpopulation is caused by

    1. A.emigration
    2. B.disease
    3. C.low Literacy rates✓ Correct
    4. D.war and conflicts
  5. Q52024MEDIUMEconomics

    An industry operating in a perfect competitive market situation will maximum profit when

    1. A.DD < SS
    2. B.MC > AC
    3. C.MC = MR✓ Correct
    4. D.MC < AR
  6. Q62024MEDIUMEconomics

    Economic problem arises as a result of

    1. A.money cost
    2. B.opportunity cost
    3. C.choice
    4. D.scarcity✓ Correct

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