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

Question 111:

• JAMB 2014

The general Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the

A. Persistent implementation of discriminatory laws
B. Disparity in the criteria for employment
C. Harshness in trade laws as it concerns the Africans
D. Government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowances

Question 112:

• JAMB 2014

Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were

A. States
B. Regions
C. Districts
D. Provinces

Question 113:

• JAMB 2015

In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the

A. Year the British established their rule over Nigeria
B. Beginning of first world war
C. Year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria
D. Year the railway system was completed

Question 114:

• JAMB 2015

A major functional of Warrant Chiefs was to

A. Take charge of local administration
B. Stop ritual killings
C. Prevent tribal wars
D. Supervise native courts and markets

Question 115:

• JAMB 2015

The first Governor-General of Nigeria was

A. Lord Lugard
B. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
C. Sir James Robertson
D. (the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi