Constitutional Development in Nigeria - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1978

The first Governor General of Nigeria was

A. Lord Lugard
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Sir James Robertson
D. The late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi
E. The Oni of ife

Question 7:

• JAMB 1978

The 1946 constitutions in Nigeria and the Gold Coast (Ghana were the results of

A. Pressures from nationalists within the colonies
B. Pressures by united states of America
C. Pressures from the British government
D. Pressures from within and from outside these colonies
E. None of the above

Question 8:

• JAMB 1980

The government of Nigeria from 1960 to 1964 was formed by the

A. NCNC (National Council of Nigerian Citizens)
B. NPC (Northern People's Congress)
C. Action Group
D. NCNC/NEPU (Northern Elements Progressive Union) alliance
E. B and D above

Question 9:

• JAMB 1983

The Independence Constitution

A. Provided for republican status for the country
B. Created a unitary state
C. Was negotiated by Nigerians
D. Was imposed on Nigerians by the British
E. Introduced the military into Nigerian politics

Question 10:

• JAMB 1983

Nigeria became a federation under the new constitution of 1954 because the constitution

A. Provided for equal representation between the North and the South
B. Created the post of a prime minister
C. Provided for a division of members of parliament
D. Provided for division of functions between the centre and component units
E. Abolished te practice of nominating some members of parliament