Emergence of nationalist parties - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1985

The Nigeria National Democratic Party (NNDP)of the pre-independence era

A. Dominated the political scene in lagos
B. Was formed to replace the Action Group as the ruling party in the Western Region
C. Had branches all over the country
D. Was warmly supported by traditional rulers
E. Was not opposed to indirect Rule

Question 7:

• JAMB 1987

The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed to

A. Fight for greater participation of Nigerians in colonial politics
B. Enable the educated elite seize power from the chiefs
C. Establish more schools throughout the country
D. Fight for the free movement of youths

Question 8:

• JAMB 1989

In the 1950s, the Northern Elements Progressive Union was notable in Nigerian politics because it

A. Opposed Northern traditional rulers
B. Agitated for the formation of a unitary form of government
C. Allied with the Northern people's Congress to form the regional government
D. Won the election to the Northern House of Assembly

Question 9:

• JAMB 1990

The motion for self-government was moved in 1953 by the

A. Northern People's Congress
B. Action Group
C. National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons
D. Northern Elements Progressive Union

Question 10:

• JAMB 1994

The political party that replaced NNDP before independence was

A. NYM
B. NCNC
C. UNDP
D. AG