The British colonial administrative policy - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• JAMB 1988

Which of the following governors of Nigeria opposed the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?

A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Sir Arthur Richards
C. Sir Hugh Clifford
D. Sir Alan Burns

Question 52:

• JAMB 1988

One of the major features of the constitution operative in the British West African colonies during the 1920s was the

A. Introduction of the elective principle
B. Removal of colonial governors by colonial legislative councils
C. Introduction of the universal adult suffrage
D. Abolition of the local governments

Question 53:

• JAMB 1988

The principle of regionalism was introduced into Nigerian politics by the

A. Macpherson Constitution
B. Lyttleton Constitution
C. Richards Constitution
D. Clifford Constitution

Question 54:

• JAMB 1988

The Nigerian Council was created by

A. Hugh Clifford
B. Arthur Richards
C. Frederick Lugard
D. Graeme Thompson

Question 55:

• JAMB 1988

A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution was

A. Creation of the post of prime minister
B. Creation of a second chamber at the centre
C. Creation of the position of speaker of the House of Representatives
D. Removal of the governor general as chairman of the federal cabinet