The common feature associated with African industries is

Here are the answers to the questions:

42. The common feature associated with African industries is

• D. production of consumer goods. Many African industries focus on producing consumer goods for local markets, often as part of import substitution strategies.

43. Which of the following towns has sparse population density in Nigeria?

• B. Bajoga. Compared to major cities like Aba, Kano, Lagos, and Owerri, Bajoga is a smaller town with a relatively sparse population density.

44. The savanna vegetation belt differs from forest belt due to the presence of

• A. abundant grasses and short scattered trees. Savanna is characterized by vast grasslands with scattered, relatively short trees, unlike the dense, tall tree cover of a forest.

45. The vegetation belt in Nigeria characterised by tall aerial roots and raffia palm is the

• B. mangrove swamp. Mangrove swamps are known for trees with aerial roots (like prop roots) and are often found alongside raffia palms in coastal and deltaic regions.

46. Which of the following arrangements of products of limestone is correct?

• E. II, III and IV. Limestone is a primary raw material for chalk and cement, and it is also widely used as a filler in paints.

47. The human factor confronting road transportation in Nigeria is

• B. insecurity and banditry. Insecurity and banditry are human-induced problems that significantly disrupt and endanger road transportation in Nigeria.

48. An advantage of internal trade over bilateral is that it

• C. promotes local industries. Internal trade stimulates demand and supply within a country, thereby fostering the growth and development of domestic businesses.

49. Which of the following is a major disadvantage of localisation of industries? It causes

• E. uneven development. When industries concentrate in specific areas, it can lead to economic disparities and neglect of other regions, resulting in uneven development across the country.