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
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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
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How was the Census crisis of 1962/63 resolved?
Through violence and military intervention
Through negotiation and compromise
Through a referendum
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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
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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
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What was the main issue that led to the Census crisis of 1962/63?
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What was the federal government's response to the controversy surrounding the census data?
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What was the outcome of the Census crisis of 1962/63?
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