JAMB Economics 2008 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

From the shaded area of the diagram below, an appropriate population policy will be to

A. encourage early marriagesCorrect
B. discourage immigration
C. discourage polygamy
D. encourage the use of contraceptives

Explanation

From the diagram it can be deduced that the society is underpopulated; hence, early marriages should be encouraged to increase the population.

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