1994 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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The political party that replaced NNDP before independence was
A
NYM
B
NCNC
C
UNDP
D
AG
correct option: a
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Apart from discussing the draft of the 1979 constitution, what was the major pre- occupation of the constituent assembly in 1978?
A
revenue allocation
B
sharia issue
C
formation of political parties
D
election of a president
correct option: b
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The first minority state to be created in the Nigerian federation was
A
Benue Plateau
B
Cross River
C
Kwara
D
Mid-West
correct option: a
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One major constraint on the smooth operation of federalism in Nigeria is the
A
tack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula
B
inability to conduct a successful census
C
high cost of administration
D
frequent change of government
correct option: a
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One of the based differences between ministries and public corporations is that while ministries are not
A
run on rules, public corporations are not
B
wholly owned by the government, public corporations are owned by both government and individual
C
not established with specific statutes public corporations are
D
not important in developmental process, public corporations are
correct option: c
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Privatization and commercialization of public enterprises in Nigeria will lead to further entrenchment of
A
socialism
B
capitalism
C
welfarism
D
fascism
correct option: b
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The 1976 Local Government Reforms has
A
reduced political corruption at the local level
B
resulted in accelerated development in the rural areas
C
created more authonomy for local administration
D
reduced the political roles of traditional rulers
correct option: d
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The Babangida administration's transition to civil rule programme officially started in
A
1992
B
1990
C
1987
D
1985
correct option: c
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A major negative impact of military intervention in Nigerian politics is the
A
politicization of the military
B
domination of the economy by foreign power
C
poor performance of the military in foreign peace-keeping operations
D
neglected of he welfare of military personnel
correct option: a
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The committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital was headed by
A
Graham Douglas
B
Mamman Nasir
C
Rotimi Williams
D
Akinola Aguda
correct option: d
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