Jamb Government 1978 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1978

The French idea of assimilation as applied in their colonies

A. Was to make Frenchment out of African subjects
B. Would have been allowed to produce more Frenchmen in the colonies than in traditional African
C. Recognised real value in traditional African culture and was merely aimed at upgrading it
D. Produced nothing but African puppets in the colonies
E. Was abandoned within a couple of years of its operation

Question 47:

• JAMB 1978

The most remarkable thing about post-independence political development in the Gambia is

A. That the country has been swallowed up by the much bigger country of Senegal
B. The relatively untarnished reputation of sir Dauda Jawara
C. That without reliance on overwhelming force, the government has remained in power and tolerated opposition
D. The uniquely robust economy which the government has succeeded in establishing for the country and distributed fairly among its people
E. The existence of opposition parties

Question 48:

• JAMB 1978

The dominant idea behind the establishment of the organization of African Unity is

A. That Africa must unite
B. To show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
C. To provide a framework and opportunities for-co-operation on common Africa problems
D. To promote economic development of Africa
E. To have its Secretary-General co-ordinate the foreign policies of member states

Question 49:

• JAMB 1978

The new local government reforms in Nigeria

A. Seek to establish uniformity in type, purpose and functions local authorities
B. Make traditional rulers more powerful than ever before
C. Are a waste of time and the federal government's money
D. Promote unity but allow for some diverity in the structure of local governments
E. Would definitely establish clean and efficient governments at the local level

Question 50:

• JAMB 1978

The principle of universal adult suffrage refers to

A. The right of all adult people to vote
B. The structure of political parties
C. The legal nature of a constitution
D. The right to free speech
E. All of the above