Jamb Government 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1983

Which of these was NOT a demand of the nationalist movements in Nigeria?

A. Promotion of Africans to senior service positions
B. Increased Africans representation in the legislative assemblies
C. Improved conditions of service and salaries for Africans
D. Withdrawal of military bases from Africa
E. Reduction of the dictatorship of colonial officers

Question 42:

• JAMB 1983

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state allowed to elect

A. Two senators
B. Five senators
C. As many senators as the state can finace
D. From two to five senators depending on the population of the stae
E. Ten senators

Question 43:

• JAMB 1983

The Independence Constitution

A. Provided for republican status for the country
B. Created a unitary state
C. Was negotiated by Nigerians
D. Was imposed on Nigerians by the British
E. Introduced the military into Nigerian politics

Question 44:

• JAMB 1983

The 1979 Nigeria Constitution provides for presidential elections every

A. Four years
B. Eight years
C. Time the military hands over the reins of government
D. Time the incumbent is impeached or dies
E. Time the Vice-President is impeached

Question 45:

• JAMB 1983

The general election in Nigeria was held in

A. 1933
B. 1955
C. 1952
D. 1959
E. 1964