Jamb Government 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2001

When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the

A. President
B. Prime minister
C. Governor-General
D. Queen of England.

Question 27:

• JAMB 2001

The central legislature of Nigeria became bicameral in

A. 1960
B. 1951
C. 1959
D. 1963

Question 28:

• JAMB 2001

Which of these constitutions recognized local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria?

A. 1946 Constitution.
B. 1960 Constitution.
C. 1963 Constitution.
D. 1979 Constitution.

Question 29:

• JAMB 2001

Under the 1963 constitution,items not listed in the exclusive and concurrent list were within the exclusive competence of the

A. Executive
B. Federal parliament
C. Regional legislatures
D. Judiciary

Question 30:

• JAMB 2001

Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administrator of justice was the

A. Privy council
B. High court
C. Supreme court
D. Court of appeal