Jamb Government 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1997

The first political party that contested election in Nigeria after the Clifford Constitution was

A. Nigerian youth movement
B. National Council of nigeria and the cameroons
C. Northern people's congress
D. Nigerian national democratic party

Question 37:

• JAMB 1997

Four pre-independece political parties in nigeria included the

A. AG, NCNC,NNDP and NYMB
B. NNDP, NCNC, NPC and AG
C. NNDP, NCNC, NPC and UMBC
D. NYM, NCNC, NPC and NNDP

Question 38:

• JAMB 1997

In Nigeria, functions shared by the central and state governments include

A. External representation, education and provision of water
B. Construction of roads, defence and health
C. Control of ports, health and education
D. Education, provision of water and construction of roads

Question 39:

• JAMB 1997

The creation of more states in Nigeria has

A. Eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
B. Reduced the gap between rich and poor states
C. Increased the powers of the federal government
D. Increased the powers of the states and local governments

Question 40:

• JAMB 1997

After the botched coup of January 1966, power was handed over to General Johnson Aguiy Nronsi by the

A. Senate
B. President
C. House of representatives
D. Council of ministers