POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 206:

• JAMB 1988

The ruling system in pre-colonial Hausa Fulani societies where rulers were both religious and political heads was referred to as

A. Meritocracy
B. Oligarchy
C. Theocracy
D. Aristocracy

Question 207:

• JAMB 1988

Which of the following governors of Nigeria opposed the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?

A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Sir Arthur Richards
C. Sir Hugh Clifford
D. Sir Alan Burns

Question 208:

• JAMB 1988

The major change effected by the government of major General J.T.U Aguyi-Ironsi was the

A. Abolition of federalism
B. Reposting of government officials
C. Dissolution of boards of corporations
D. Creation of states

Question 209:

• JAMB 1988

Which of the following principal officials was NOT a member of the state house of assembly?

A. The leader of the house
B. The speaker
C. The deputy speaker
D. The clerk of the house

Question 210:

• JAMB 1988

According to the 1976 local government reforms, the chief executive of a local government council is the

A. Supervisory councillor
B. Chairman of the local government council
C. Governor of the state
D. Secretary of the local government council