1999 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
To implement Indirect Rule in Eastern Nigeria, the British appointed
A
village heads
B
warrant chiefs
C
ozo title holders
D
Aba women as head
correct option: b
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42
The colonial Government whose constitution introduced elective principle into the Nigerian politics was
A
Arthur Richards
B
Freederick Lugard
C
Hugh Clifford
D
John Macpherson
correct option: c
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43
The system of government recommended by the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was the
A
feudal system
B
unitary system
C
parliamentary system
D
presidential system
correct option: d
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44
The first president of the Nigerian republic was
A
Obafemi Awolowo
B
Nnamdi Azikiwe
C
Ahmadu Bello
D
Emeka Anyaoku
correct option: b
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45
Which of the following ideological groups was in existence before the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
A
Cassablanca, Lagos Monrovia group
B
Brazzaviile, Lome Accra group
C
Cassablanca, Brazzaviile, Conakry group
D
Cassablanca, Brazzaviile, Monrovia group
correct option: d
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46
The best way to keep military out of politics in developing countries is to
A
pay soldiers better salaries
B
imprison coup plotters
C
outlaw coup planning
D
ensure good governance
correct option: d
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47
The greatest achievement of nationalist movements in West Africa was the
A
interfernce in the affairs of member nations
B
formation of democratic governments in the sub-region
C
attainment of independence by member states
D
formation of a regional peace keeping force
correct option: c
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48
Which of the following links the Commonwealth countries together?
A
Currency
B
Electoral system
C
The political system
D
The English language
correct option: d
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49
The implementation of Nigerian foreign policy during the first republic (1960-1966) was basically
A
pro-Western
B
pro-Eastern
C
African-centered
D
pro-Asian
correct option: a
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50
The West African to become the Secretary General of the Commonwealth is
A
Emeka Anyaoku
B
Agboola Gambari
C
Arnold Smith
D
Shridath Ramphal
correct option: a
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