Census crisis 1962/63 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What sparked the Census crisis of 1962/63 in Nigeria?
Disagreements over population data
Disputes over electoral districts
The formation of new political parties
What did the federal government attempt to do with the census data in the Census crisis of 1962/63?
Use it to redraw the boundaries of electoral districts
Publish it in the national newspapers
Publish it in the national newspapers
How was the Census crisis of 1962/63 resolved?
Through violence and military intervention
Through negotiation and compromise
Through a referendum
What was the lasting impact of the Census crisis of 1962/63 on Nigerian politics and society?
Greater trust and cooperation between different groups
Increased regional and ethnic tensions
The formation of a strong central government
What did the Census crisis of 1962/63 reveal about Nigeria's political and social landscape?
The country was deeply divided along ethnic and regional lines
The country was unified and cohesive
The government was effective in resolving disputes
The country was deeply divided along ethnic and regional lines
What was the main issue that led to the Census crisis of 1962/63?
The main issue was disagreements over the accuracy and fairness of the population data in the census.
What was the federal government's response to the controversy surrounding the census data?
The federal government attempted to use the data to redraw electoral districts in a way that some groups felt favored certain regions and ethnic groups over others.
What was the outcome of the Census crisis of 1962/63?
The crisis was resolved through negotiation and compromise, but it left a lasting impact on Nigerian politics and society, particularly in terms of increased regional and ethnic tensions.