POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 726:

• JAMB 2018

A major feature of the pre-colonial Igbo political system was that ____________

A. It was autocratic
B. It was based on customs and traditions
C. It was theocratic
D. Power was effectively decentralized

Question 727:

• JAMB 2018

All of the following are examples of public corporation in Nigeria EXCEPT?

A. Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board
B. Nigerian Steel Development Authority
C. Zenith Bank plc
D. Nigeria Railway Corporation

Question 728:

• JAMB 2018

The role of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulani political system is primarily to ____________

A. Adjudicate under Islamic laws
B. Make Islamic laws
C. Execute Islamic laws
D. Make treaties under Islamic laws

Question 729:

• JAMB 2018

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

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

Question 730:

• JAMB 2018

The first Head of Government in Nigeria after independence was ____________

A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Ahmadu Bello
C. Tafawa Balewa
D. Herbert Macaulay