Yoruba - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

Before colonial rule, Yoruba traditional rulers were appointed by

A. The people acting through their representatives
B. The Ogboni
C. Ifa (oracle)priests
D. Odudwa
E. Kingmakers

Question 3:

• JAMB 1979

In the OYO traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as

A. Tributary Chiefs
B. Bal;es
C. Obas
D. Ogboni
E. Oyomesi

Question 4:

• JAMB 1988

The basic unit of government in pre-colonial Yorubaland was the

A. Town
B. Empire
C. Palace
D. Ward

Question 5:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following had a centralized administration in pre-colonial Nigeria?

A. The Igbos
B. The Tivs
C. The Ibibios
D. The Yorubas