The Military in Nigerian Politics - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2009

The immediate cause of the 1966 military coup de'etat in Nigeria was

A. Nepotism
B. Political instability
C. Military ambition
D. Corruption

Question 47:

• JAMB 2009

Counter-trade was introduced by the government led by

A. Abdusalami Abubakar
B. Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Muhammadu Buhari
D. Ibrahim Babangida

Question 48:

• JAMB 2010

The highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime was the

A. Provisional Ruling Council
B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
C. Supreme Military Council
D. Federal Executive Council

Question 49:

• JAMB 2010

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was

A. Seen as an instrument of impoverishment
B. Promulgated without consultation with the people
C. Perceived to abolish the federal system
D. Considered as alien

Question 50:

• JAMB 2012

Military intervention in Nigeria arose from

A. Perceived incapability of civilians to govern
B. International pressure for change
C. The desire for a military government
D. Civilian's desire to relinquish power