Question 101:

• JAMB 2012

The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the

A. Discovery of tin in Jos area
B. Discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt
C. Discovery of coal at Udi
D. Need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland.

Question 102:

• JAMB 2012

Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because

A. British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain
B. Britain had more colonies than France
C. African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected
D. Of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers.

Question 103:

• JAMB 2012

A major reason for the introduction of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was to

A. Ensure perfect control of the economy
B. Further weaken the position of the elite class
C. Assist the Christian missionaries in their activities
D. Secure cheap labour for railway construction.

Question 104:

• JAMB 2012

Ibadan-Ijebu relations in the 19th Century became hostile as a result of

A. Boundary disputes between them
B. Succession to the Ijebu throne
C. British annexation of Lagos
D. Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast.

Question 105:

• JAMB 2012

The Ekiti Parapo was aimed at

A. Checking European inroad into Yorubaland
B. Restoring the dignity of the Alaafin
C. Reducing the powers of Ibadan
D. Forming a federated government.