POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 226:

• JAMB 1989

The office of the prime minister of Nigeria was first created by the

A. Lbadan Constutional conference of 1950
B. London Constutional conference of 1953
C. London Constutional conference of 1957
D. London Constutional conference of 1958

Question 227:

• JAMB 1989

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

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

Question 228:

• JAMB 1989

Which of the following aroused and promoted nationalistic feeling among Nigerians?

A. Slave trade, indirect rule and amalgamation
B. Economic exploitation, racial discrimination and political parties
C. Communal riots, news media and religious differences
D. Traditional rulers district officers and governors - general

Question 229:

• JAMB 1989

The leader of the Northern people's Congress was

A. Yusuf Maitama Sule
B. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C. Aminu Kano
D. Ahmadu Bello

Question 230:

• JAMB 1989

The Queen of England ceased to be the head of state of Nigeria at

A. Independence in October 1960
B. The attainment of self government by the regions
C. The adoption of the Republican Constitution in October 1963
D. The inception of the presidential system in October 1979