Mining and Industries — JAMB Geography Past Questions

Mining and Industries is one topic inside the JAMB Geography syllabus, and drilling it on its own is usually faster than revising the whole subject again. Below: which JAMB years have examined it, then real Mining and Industries questions with worked answers.

When JAMB examined Mining and Industries

Mining and Industries questions appear in our bank for the JAMB years below. This is taken from the questions themselves, not from a syllabus outline — so if a year is listed, this topic was genuinely examined that year.

A topic that keeps reappearing is a topic JAMB keeps testing. Newer years matter most, because question style drifts.

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Real Geography questions tagged to Mining and Industries. The first is worked through completely so you can see how our explanations read — the rest you can attempt now and check inside the app.

Geography · Mining and Industries Sample 1 of 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE of local craft industries in West Africa?

  • A I and II
  • B II and III
  • C I, II and III
  • D I, II, III and IV

Answer: D

Local craft industries in West Africa are labor-intensive, widely distributed, and produce mass goods using traditional methods.

Geography · Mining and Industries Sample 2 of 3

The notable industry in the southern part of the map is:

  • A Agriculture
  • B Textile
  • C Mining
  • D Iron and Steel

Answer and full explanation are inside the app.

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Geography · Mining and Industries Sample 3 of 3

Secondary economic activities are those that involve the:

  • A Distribution of finished goods
  • B Distribution of raw materials
  • C Processing of raw materials
  • D Packaging of finished goods

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Drill Mining and Industries until it stops costing you marks

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Mining and Industries in JAMB Geography: common questions

Are Mining and Industries questions free?

Yes. Create a free account and every Geography question tagged to Mining and Industries is available with a worked explanation. Past questions are not paywalled.

Is Mining and Industries really examined?

Yes. Mining and Industries appears in our bank across 5 JAMB years, taken from the questions themselves rather than a syllabus outline.

Can I practise Mining and Industries on its own?

Yes. JambUp lets you filter Geography questions to a single topic, so you can drill Mining and Industries until it stops costing you marks, then move on to the next weak area.