Structure of military regimes - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2002

In Nigeria,the Council of State was first created by

A. General Murtala Muhammed
B. General Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Major-General Aguiyi Ironsi
D. General Yakubu Gowon

Question 17:

• JAMB 2002

The two military coups that toppled civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of

A. January 1966 and December 1983
B. July 1966 and August 1985
C. January 1966 and July 1975
D. February 1976 and December 1983

Question 18:

• JAMB 2002

The main legislative body in Nigeria between 1966 and 1975 was the

A. Supreme Military Council
B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
C. Provisional Ruling Council
D. National Security Council

Question 19:

• JAMB 2003

One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon Regime was its failure to

A. Honour the promise to hand over power
B. Promote some officers by the armed forces
C. Try politicians in detention
D. Create new states

Question 20:

• JAMB 2006

Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa was responsible for her abandonment of pro-west policy during the

A. Shagari administration
B. Shonekan administration
C. Murtala regime
D. Aguiyi-Ironsi regime