Jamb Government 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1979

In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, which of the following was the most democratic organ of government ?

A. The Umuada
B. Eze
C. Izu
D. Oha-na Eze
E. Otu-Ebiri

Question 32:

• JAMB 1979

When was the emirate system of government introduced in Nigeria?

A. Nineteenth Century
B. Twentieth Century
C. Eighteenth Century
D. Seventeenth Century
E. Sixteenth Century

Question 33:

• JAMB 1979

In the organization of British colonial rule in West Africa, which of these was the lowest level of government and administration?

A. The District Commissioner
B. The Lieutenant Governor
C. Chief Secretary
D. The Provincial Commissioner
E. The Governor

Question 34:

• JAMB 1979

The colonial administration in Nigeria was

A. Authoritarian
B. Democratic
C. Development oriented
D. Dominated by Nigerians
E. None of the above

Question 35:

• JAMB 1979

The system of Indirect Rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria Primary because

A. Of the fragmented political structure
B. The Chiefs refused to co-operate with colonial officers
C. Of the high incidence of taxation
D. The colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
E. Of the forced labour