Creation of States - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2013

Nigeria became a federation of thirty-six state during the era of

A. Abdulsalami Abubakar
B. Yakubu Gowon
C. Ibrahim Babangida
D. Sani Abacha

Question 12:

• JAMB 2014

Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural inbalance in the federation?

A. Increase in revenue allocation
B. Formation of political parties
C. Apointment of minister
D. Creation of states

Question 13:

• JAMB 2015

How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?

A. 4
B. 12
C. 19
D. 21

Question 14:

• JAMB 2016

A major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria was the

A. Intention of creating states
B. Diversity of culture and language
C. Abundance of natural resources
D. Low level of literacy

Question 15:

• JAMB 2017

Sucessive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ____________

A. Gender consideration
B. Religious consideration
C. Geographical disparity
D. Political consideration