JAMB Commerce 2013 Objective — Question 7

Question 7 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Commerce 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The role of customs and excise authority includes the

A. provision of security at the port
B. control of the flow of goods in and out of the countryCorrect
C. provision of dockyards for ship repairs
D. provision of a good transport system to facilitate imports and exports

Explanation

The major aim of the customs and excise authority is to control the flow of goods into and out of the country. One tool for doing this is by imposing tariffs, which then serve as income for government — but generating income is not the primary objective.

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