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

Question 121:

• JAMB 2020

Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western provinces for administrative purposes in _________

A. 1935
B. 1937
C. 1939
D. 1941

Question 122:

• JAMB 2020

Warrant Chiefs were appointed to __________

A. Prevent tribal wars
B. Supervise native courts
C. Decide divorce cases
D. Take charge of local administration

Question 123:

• JAMB 2018

One major achievement of the Clifford constitution was ____________

A. Creating a Northern majority in the legislative council
B. Introducing indirect rule
C. Amalgamating the Northern and Southern provinces
D. Establishing the legislative council

Question 124:

• JAMB 2018

The British government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the administration of Nigeria in which year?

A. 1861
B. 1900
C. 1886
D. 1914

Question 125:

• 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