Observation

This was a popular question and was widely attempted by the candidates. The points involved were understood by the candidates but their answers were poorly articulated which resulted in poor marks.

Generally, candidates were expected to mention the following points in order to get good marks:

(i) Introduction and promotion of cash crops e.g. cotton, palm oil, rubber

(ii) Mining industry was given a boost e.g. tin, gold, diamond, coal, bar oxide etc.

(iii) Development of road networks.

(iv) Development of rail transport system.

(v) The development of ports, harbours and water ways.