1998 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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A major problem of political parties in Nigeria during the First Republic was that all
A
were financially handicapped
B
had poor leadership
C
were tribally based
D
failed to contest elections
correct option: c
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Which of the following political parties immediately succeeded the Nigerian Youth Movement?
A
National Council of Nigeria and the Camerouns (NCNC)
B
Northern People's congress (NPC)
C
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
D
Action Group (AG)
correct option: a
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The Kaduna State Executive Legislative crisis of 1981 resulted in
A
declaration of a state of emergency in the North
B
a dissolution of the state legislature
C
the appointment of presidential liaison officer to the state
D
delayed election in the state
correct option: e
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The dominant actors in the Action Group crisis of 1962 were
A
Dauda Adegbenro and Adesoji Aderemi
B
Obafemi Awolowo and Ladoke Akintola
C
Anthony Enahoro and Bode Thomas
D
Adetokunbo Ademola and Fani Kayode
correct option: b
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Who founded the Unity Party of Nigeria in the Second Republic?
A
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
B
Chief Michael Ajasin
C
Chief OBafemi Awolowo
D
Alhaji Shehu Shagari
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments46
The 1953 motion for self-government now in Nigeria was moved by
A
Alhaji Tafawa Balawa
B
Alhaji Ahmadu Bello
C
Chief Anthony Enahoro
D
Mallam Aminu Kano
correct option: c
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One of the major functions of the emir in the Hausa-Fulani traditional political system was to
A
organize the people for communal worship only
B
interpret all laws
C
influence elections in his emirate
D
levy collect and spend taxes
correct option: b
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The traditional system of government in pre-colonial Nigeria was based largely on
A
Socialism
B
fascism
C
Communalism
D
capitalism
correct option: c
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Which of the following bodies may regarded as a regional organization?
A
OAU
B
UNO
C
Commonwealth
D
UNESCO
correct option: e
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The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations Organization are appointed for a period of
A
one year
B
two years
C
three years
D
four years
correct option: b
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