2002 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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The group of states that conceived the idea of the United Nations Organization included
A
the USSR,Italy,the UK and China
B
Italy,the UK, France and Japan
C
the USA,the USSR,the UK and China
D
France,the USA,Canada and Japan
correct option: c
The draft of the U.N.O was prepared under the auspices of the United Kingdom, United States of America, Soviet Union and China.
So the group of states that conceived the idea of the United Nations Organization included the U.S.A, the USSR. the UK and China.
Users' Answers & CommentsSo the group of states that conceived the idea of the United Nations Organization included the U.S.A, the USSR. the UK and China.
42
The impact of the Commonwealth of Nations is felt most in the area of
A
diplomatic cooperation
B
economic cooperation
C
cultural cooperation
D
military cooperation
correct option: b
The impact of the Commonwealth of Nations is felt most in the area of economic cooperation.
Nigeria suffered much hardship by the time she was suspended by the Union in 1997 as she was accused of violating the Fundamental Human Rights of Individuals.
Users' Answers & CommentsNigeria suffered much hardship by the time she was suspended by the Union in 1997 as she was accused of violating the Fundamental Human Rights of Individuals.
43
The greatest criticism of the Security Council of the UNO is that it
A
has no standing army
B
is not representative enough
C
undermines the General Assembly
D
has exclusive veto power
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments44
Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC?
A
Nigeria
B
Indonesia
C
Venezuela
D
Algeria
correct option: c
Venezuela is a founding member of OPEC.
Other founding members are Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
The Organization was formed in September 1960.
Users' Answers & CommentsOther founding members are Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
The Organization was formed in September 1960.
45
Professor Ibrahim Gambari is the Special Assistant to the United Nations Secretary General on
A
African affairs
B
political and social matters
C
the Economic Commission of Africa
D
security matters
correct option: c
Professor Ibrahim Gambari is the Special Assistant to the United Nations Secretary General on the Economic Commission of Africa
Users' Answers & Comments46
Who among the following served as Secretary General of OPEC?
A
Jibril Aminu
B
Aret Adams
C
Dan Etete
D
Rilwanu Lukman
47
Nigeria's active role in the liberation of some countries in Southern Africa earned her
A
the chairmanship of the Eminent Persons Group
B
membership of SADC
C
recognition as the giant of Africa
D
the status of a frontline state
correct option: d
Nigeria's active role in the liberation of some countries in Southern Africa earned her the status of a frontline state.
It made Nigeria to because very ifluential in the world community as outside countries began to consult Nigeria on issues concerning Africa.
It was also in recognition of Nigeria's contributions to liberation Movements that made ANC deputy President Dr.Nelson Mandela to make Nigeria his first port of call outside the front line states immediately after his release from prison in 1990.
Users' Answers & CommentsIt made Nigeria to because very ifluential in the world community as outside countries began to consult Nigeria on issues concerning Africa.
It was also in recognition of Nigeria's contributions to liberation Movements that made ANC deputy President Dr.Nelson Mandela to make Nigeria his first port of call outside the front line states immediately after his release from prison in 1990.
48
Which of these international finance agencies is Nigeria a member of
A
The London Club
B
The Infrastructural Development Fund
C
The Paris Club
D
The Interational Monetary Fund
correct option: d
Nigeria is member of the International Monetary Fund.
IMF is one of Socialized Agencies of U.N.O and Nigeria being automatically a member of IMF. In addition, Nigeria has been able to obtain loans and aid through IMF as a member.
Users' Answers & CommentsIMF is one of Socialized Agencies of U.N.O and Nigeria being automatically a member of IMF. In addition, Nigeria has been able to obtain loans and aid through IMF as a member.
49
Nigeria's membership of the ECOWAS is informed by her desire to
A
develop a market in the sub-region
B
form a sub-regional high command
C
become a sub-regional power
D
promote economic integration
correct option: d
Nigeria's membership of the ECOWAS is informed by her desire to promote economic integration.
It should be noted that one of the aims and objectives of ECOWAS is the promotion of cooperation and development in all areas of economic activity, agriculture, natural resources, energy, transport commerce, monetary and financial matters, Social and cultural matters.
Users' Answers & CommentsIt should be noted that one of the aims and objectives of ECOWAS is the promotion of cooperation and development in all areas of economic activity, agriculture, natural resources, energy, transport commerce, monetary and financial matters, Social and cultural matters.
50
An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is
A
her large population
B
the state of her economy
C
her heterogenous population
D
her large size
correct option: b
An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is the state of her economy.
Like other members of the non-aligned movement, Nigeria's internal economic structures that depend on external support has made Nigeria to be political on-aligned and economically aligned.
Users' Answers & CommentsLike other members of the non-aligned movement, Nigeria's internal economic structures that depend on external support has made Nigeria to be political on-aligned and economically aligned.