POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 166:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following ethnic groups had centralized administration in pre-colonial Nigeria?

A. Lbibio
B. Ijaw
C. Tiv
D. Hausa

Question 167:

• JAMB 1986

The British Government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the direct administration of Nigeria in

A. 1861
B. 1900
C. 1906
D. 1914

Question 168:

• JAMB 1986

The Minorties Commission appointed in 1957 was headed by

A. Sir Henry Willink
B. Justice UDO UDOMA
C. Chief Festus Okotie Eboh
D. Sir Allan Lennox Boyed

Question 169:

• JAMB 1986

The Zikist Movement was popular for its

A. Philosophy of non-violence
B. Promotion of mass literacy
C. Militant nationalism
D. Encouragement of multi party system

Question 170:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following sets of factors contributed to the development of nationalism in Nigeria?

A. Racial discrimination and oppression
B. Corruption and ethnicity
C. Paternalism and indirect rule
D. Election malpractices and party differences