1992 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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During the pre-colonial period in Eastern Nigeria autocratic rule was made difficult by the
A
activities of secret societies
B
ruler's fear of detronement
C
absence of a system of centralized authority
D
demands of pressure groups
correct option: c
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Vassalage as a political system was practised by the
A
lbibio and lgala
B
Tiv
C
Haua Fulani
D
lgbo and Efik
correct option: c
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Which of the following was NOT a feature of colonial administration in Nigera?
A
forced labour
B
low prices for exports
C
taxes on the population
D
education levy
correct option: d
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Dual mandate was proposed by
A
Hugh Clapperton
B
Hugh Clifford
C
Lord Lugard
D
George Goldie
correct option: c
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The Aba women riot was caused by the attempt to introduce
A
Indirect Rule to Southern Nigeria
B
direct taxes
C
the warrant chief system
D
forced labour
correct option: c
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One of the unique innovations of the 1951 constitution was the introductions of
A
Regional premiers
B
the office the speaker
C
the office of the prime minister
D
regional executives
correct option: d
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To qualify to be president of the federal republic of Nigeria under the 1979 constitution , a candidate must
A
be at least 40 years of age
B
be a Nigerian by birth
C
have the highest number of votes cast at the election
D
have not less than 1/4 of the votes cast at the election in each of at least 2/3 of all states in the federation
correct option: b
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By statute, the main responsibility of the armed forces of Nigeria is to
A
from a military government
B
maintain law and order
C
defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country
D
take part in peace -keeping operations in troubled neighbouring countries
correct option: c
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The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the
A
supreme court
B
high court
C
judicial committees of the privy council
D
court of appeal
correct option: c
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The primary factor which led to the formation of political parties in colonial Nigeria was
A
introduction of the elective principle and representative institution
B
increased wealth of the indigenous elite
C
granting of seif government by the colonial administration
D
call by black people all over the world for a final assault on colonialism
correct option: a
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