1994 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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Before the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigeria Civil Service was the
A
clerical and manipulative class
B
administrativ class
C
executive class
D
messengerial class
correct option: b
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The major reason why government sets up Public Corporations is
A
make profit
B
provide employment for defeated politicians
C
provide utility services to the public at minimal costs
D
reflect the federal character in siting industries
correct option: c
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The total number of local government areas in Nigeria in 1989 was
A
303
B
300
C
403
D
449
correct option: d
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The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave-birth to a
A
five -tier local government sytem
B
four-tier local government system
C
three-tier local government system
D
two-tier local government system
correct option: e
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The Waziri in the traditional Hausa/Fulani Kingdom performed the function of the
A
Monarch
B
Exective President
C
Ceremonial Monarch
D
Prime Minister
correct option: d
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Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?
A
hierarchical and centralized administration
B
religious and spiritual symbols
C
consultations
D
checks and balances
correct option: a
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The major aim of colonial rule in Nigeria was to
A
spread Christianity
B
stop slave trade and slavery
C
satisfy European curiosity about Africa
D
stop inter-ethnic wars
correct option: d
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After some time, the French replaced their colonial policy of assimilation with that of
A
Indirect Rule
B
Frenchification
C
Direct Administration
D
Association
correct option: d
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The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution marked the beginning of formal federalism in Nigeria because it
A
created the posts of Governor-General at the centre and Governor in the regions
B
created a Council of Minister at the centre
C
created the posts of Prime Ministers at the centre and Premier in the regions
D
outlined the division of powers between the centre and regions
correct option: d
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The major innovation of the Republican Constitution of 1963 was that
A
the Prim Minister ceased to be Head of State
B
the Governor-General's office as the representative of the Queen was abolished
C
the cabinet was no long responsible to the Legislature
D
it introduced the executive Presidential system
correct option: b
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