1990 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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During the second republic, some local government councils were created by
A
state governments
B
the federal government
C
the national assembly
D
the judiciary
correct option: a
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The principle objective of British colonial policy in Nigeria was to
A
lay a solid fundation for Nigerian independence
B
help build a virile Nigerian economy
C
promote missionary activities
D
exploit and expropriate Nigerian resources for Bristh interests
correct option: d
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Which of the following factors contributed most to cash crop production during the colonial administration in Nigeria?
A
Education
B
Pacification
C
Forced Labour
D
Taxation
correct option: c
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Under the military regime in Nigeria state enactments are known as
A
laws
B
decree
C
edicts
D
promulgations
correct option: c
Federal laws enacted under the military regime known as Decrees
State Laws enacted under the military regime known as Edicts
Users' Answers & CommentsState Laws enacted under the military regime known as Edicts
45
The military normally belongs to the arm (s) of government known as
A
the legislature and the judiciary
B
the executive
C
the judiciary
D
the judiciary and the executive
correct option: b
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The first political party in Nigeria was the
A
Nigerian National Democratic party
B
Nigerian Youth Movement
C
Action Group
D
National Council of Nigeria and the Carneroons
correct option: a
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The major problem of the Nigerian federal structure in the first republic was
A
ethnicity
B
politicization of the mlitary
C
lopsided size of the component units
D
rigging of elections
correct option: a
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The legislative organ of the federal government in the first republic was the
A
parliament
B
judiciary
C
legislative council
D
national assembly
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments49
Which of the following is an autonomous governmental agency?
A
the Civil Service Commission
B
the Manpower Advisory Committee
C
the National Emergency Relief Agency
D
the National Security Council
correct option: a
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Which of the following was the LEAST important rationale for Nigerian federalism?
A
The vastness of the territory and the size of the population
B
Diverse cultures
C
Economic benefits
D
Bicameral legislature
correct option: d
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