1998 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Which of the following was a feature of the government of a British protectorate/
A
Legislature Council
B
Provincial Authority
C
Executive Council
D
Native Authority
correct option: d
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Educated elite did not like the system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria because it
A
did not make provisions for them
B
was exploitative and cumbersome
C
made traditional ruiers too powerful
D
was undemocratic and oppressive
correct option: a
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The Nigerian Council was created by
A
Hugh Clifford
B
Arthur Richards
C
Frederick Lugard
D
Bernard Bourdillon
correct option: c
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Nationalism in Nigeria was facilitated by
A
the actions of the veterans of the two world wars and traditional rulers
B
the activities of Christian churches and missionaries
C
education and urbanization
D
rapid economic growth
correct option: a
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The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it
A
created ministerial positions in Nigeria
B
introduced regional governments in Nigeria
C
introduced for the first time, the elective principle
D
brought about self- government for Nigeria
correct option: b
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Which of the following statements is true about the 1963 and 1979 constitutions?
A
both had provisions for the office of the president
B
both had provisions for the office of a constitutional presient
C
both provided for the offices of prime minister and president
D
both had provisions for the office of an executive president
correct option: b
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The premier of Western Region immediately after independence was
A
Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B
Chief Ladoke Akintola
C
Dr. M.A Majekodunmi
D
Alhaji D.S Adegbenro
correct option: b
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During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the
A
presidential system of government
B
Westminster system of government
C
Confederal system of government
D
unitary system of government
correct option: b
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Which of the following was not established under the 1979 Nigerian constitution?
A
National Economic Council
B
National Security Council
C
National Council on Education
D
National Defence Council
correct option: d
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Federalism was adopted in Nigeria as a constitutional response to the problem of
A
educational imbalance
B
national identity
C
ethnic pluralism
D
manpower and resources
correct option: c
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