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

Question 61:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following factors contributed most to cash crop production during the colonial administration in Nigeria?

A. Education
B. Pacification
C. Forced Labour
D. Taxation

Question 62:

• JAMB 1990

One of the agreements of the 1957 constitutional conference was that

A. Southern cameroons should constitute a separate region
B. A house of Chiefs was to be created in the Western Region
C. The office of the speaker of the house of representatives was to be created
D. The police was to be regionalized

Question 63:

• JAMB 1991

Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British?

A. Need for adequate financial resources
B. Desire for rapid development
C. Speedy transition to independence
D. Manpower and personnel shortages

Question 64:

• JAMB 1991

Warrant Chiefs were appointed to

A. Prevent tribal war
B. Supervise native courts
C. Decide divorce cases
D. Take charge of local administrations

Question 65:

• JAMB 1991

The Willink Commission was set up to

A. Solve boundary problems
B. Review revenue allocation formula
C. Examine issues relating to the welfare of groups
D. Draw up a new constitution