2022 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21

One of these is not a major problem of the Nigerian civil service

A

inadequate personnel

B

political influence

C

corruption

D

lack of effective leadership

correct option: a

Option A is the correct answer. 

Inadequate personnel is not one of the major problems facing the Nigerian civil service. Issues such as political influence, corruption, and lack of effective leadership have a more significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the civil service.

Users' Answers & Comments
22

The basic unit of every political organization in the Igbo pre-colonial era was the

A

ala

B

family

C

age-grade

D

village council

correct option: b

Option B is the correct answer.

One of the most well-known organisations in pre-colonial Igbo society is the family group, which serves as the fundamental building block of all political institutions.

Users' Answers & Comments
23

The defense pact between Nigeria and Britain was canceled in the year

A

1967

B

1960

C

1962

D

1965

correct option: c

Option C is the correct answer. 

The defense pact between Nigeria and Britain was canceled in the year 1962. 

Users' Answers & Comments
24

The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of

A

limited monarchy

B

capitalıst system

C

republican system

D

oligarchy system

correct option: d

Option D is the correct answer. 

The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of Oligarchy. In oligarchy, political power is held by a small group of individuals who make decisions based on their own self-interest, rather than being accountable to the people.

Users' Answers & Comments
25

Nigeria is a major financier of which of the following?

A

IBRD

B

AFDB

C

UNO

D

OPEC

correct option: b

Option B is the correct answer. 

Nigeria is a member and major financier of the African Development Bank (AFDB). It is a multilateral development finance institution that is focused on promoting economic growth and reducing poverty in African countries. As a member of the AFDB, Nigeria contributes to the bank's capital and participates in its decision-making processes.

Users' Answers & Comments
26

A constıtution that requires specific statutory procedures for amendment is said to be

A

uncodıfied

B

unwritten

C

flexible

D

rigıd

correct option: d

Option D is the correct answer. 

A rigid constitution refers to a constitution that can only be amended through strict, prescribed procedures outlined in the constitution itself, making it difficult to change.

Users' Answers & Comments
27

The ultimate goal of the nationalists was to

A

secure political independence

B

encourage western education

C

promote African unity

D

promote African education

correct option: a

Option A is the correct answer. 

Nationalists aimed to gain independence and control over their own political system, free from external rule or influence.

Users' Answers & Comments
28

A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is

A

defending Nigeria's friends in Africa

B

cementing Nigeria's foreign relations

C

promoting world peace with justice

D

Justıfyıng Nıgeria's supremacy in Africa

correct option: c

Option C is the correct answer. 

Nigeria's main objective in its foreign policy is to play an active role in promoting peace and justice globally. This includes working towards resolving conflicts and promoting human rights, as well as supporting international organizations that promote peace and security.

Users' Answers & Comments
29

The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by

A

poor leadership

B

general observation

C

membership drive

D

spiritual forces

correct option: a

Option A is the correct answer. 

Poor leadership within a pressure group can negatively impact its operations by causing lack of direction, ineffective decision-making, and decreased morale among members. This can lead to a decrease in the group's ability to achieve its goals and effectively advocate for its cause. Effective leadership is crucial for a pressure group to be successful and achieve its objectives.

Users' Answers & Comments
30

The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local government become

A

autonomous

B

the fourth tier of government

C

774 in number

D

recipient of statutory allocations

correct option: a

Option A is the correct answer. 

The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria made local governments autonomous, giving them more independence and control over decision making and administration.

Users' Answers & Comments
Please share this, thanks: