JAMB Government 2025 Objective — Question 37
Question 37 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The most significant impact of colonialism on African economies was?
- A. The establishment of self-sufficient economies
- B. The exploitation of natural resources for European benefitCorrect
- C. The promotion of industrialization
- D. The development of indigenous manufacturing
Explanation
Correct answer: B. Colonialism restructured African economies mainly to extract raw materials and natural resources for the benefit of European industries, rather than to build self-sufficient local economies.
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