POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1980

The (former) Northern Region of Nigeria became internally self-governing in

A. 1956
B. 1957
C. 1958
D. 1959
E. 1960

Question 67:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following political movements had the greatest impact on Nigerian nationalists before the 1950s?

A. Universal Negro Improvement Association
B. The African People's Union
C. National Congress of British West Africa
D. The African Congress
E. None of the above

Question 68:

• JAMB 1980

The abolition of the indignant was effected in French colonies in

A. 1943
B. 1944
C. 1946
D. 1956
E. 1958

Question 69:

• JAMB 1980

The ratification of the appointment of an Emir in the pre-colonial Fulani Society was done by the

A. Galadtma
B. The Emir of Skoto
C. The Emir of Gwandu
D. Uthman Dan Fodio
E. B or C above

Question 70:

• JAMB 1980

Nationalist movements in West Africa

A. Began earlier in the French colonies than in the British ones
B. Were given all necessary support by the colonial governors who were liberal at heart
C. Were assisted by indigenous individuals educated in Europe and North America
D. Were in fact encouraged and later led by traditional rulers who had the much needed foresight and courage
E. Were parochial and did not really influence one another