1995 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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The indirect Rule system succeeded in Hausa/Fulani society because the
A
society had only one religion
B
people recevied quranic education
C
people were peaceful
D
existing administration farvoured the system
correct option: d
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The Chicks Commission in Nigeria was up to look into the issue of
A
revenue allocation
B
minority groups
C
state creation
D
constitutional amendment
correct option: a
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The first Head of State and Head of Government in Nigeria was
A
Lord Frederich Lugard
B
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balawa
C
Major Kaduna Nzeogwu
D
Gen. J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi
correct option: e
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Which of the following was the first political party in Nigeria? The
A
Action Group (AG)
B
Northern People's congress (NPC)
C
national Council for Nigeria and the Camerouns (NCNC)
D
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
correct option: d
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The main criticism against pre-independence political parties in Nigeria was that they
A
were not national in outlook
B
had no manifestos
C
did not contribute to political development
D
did not educate the electorate
correct option: a
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Which of the following is a feature of public corporation ? It
A
provides social services and amenities
B
has a Director -General as head of General Administration
C
is set up to make profit
D
has a minister as the administrative head
correct option: a
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One of the problem facing local government in Nigeria is the
A
withdrawal of grants by the central governmnent
B
interference from the central government
C
inclusion of traditional rulers in the local government council
D
lack of personnel
correct option: e
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Local government are essential because they
A
encouage division in the country
B
check abuse of office by governmnet functionaries
C
implement governmnet policies at all levels
D
make laws for the nation
correct option: e
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The goal which a state aspires to achieve in its relation with other states may be referred to as
A
diplomatic interest
B
national policy
C
national interest
D
political independence
correct option: c
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The goal which a state aspires to achieve in its relation with other states may be referred to as
A
diplomatic interest
B
national policy
C
national interest
D
political independence
correct option: c
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