Traditional rulers and local governments - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1983

The transfer of authority to local government council is known as

A. Demarcation
B. Delegation
C. Fusion
D. Fragmentation
E. Devolution

Question 2:

• JAMB 1985

Local governments in Nigeria are created in order to

A. Create more civil service jobs
B. Encourage competition and rivalry among groups
C. Bring the government nearer to the people
D. Prevent the creation of more states
E. Levy import duties

Question 3:

• JAMB 1986

Local government in Nigeria receive the bulk of their finiacial resources from

A. The state government
B. The federal government
C. Rates and taxes
D. Local investment projects

Question 4:

• JAMB 1986

The term, Chief -in- Council in Nigeria mean that, the Chief

A. Is elected by the council
B. Is superior to the council
C. Cannot oppose the decision of the council
D. Is nominate by the government

Question 5:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following is a function of the local government in Nigeria?

A. Collection of radio and television licence fees
B. Collection of company tax
C. Appointment of customary court judges
D. Appointment of traditional rulers