The British colonial administrative policy - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1981

The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria weer the

A. Industrialization and expansion of the economy
B. Education and employment of Nigerians
C. Preservation and protection of traditional heritage
D. Maintenance of law, order and exploitation of the national wealth
E. Introduction and protectional of human rights

Question 22:

• JAMB 1981

The 1958 Constitutional Conferences responded to the fears of minorities by recommending the

A. Creation of the Mid-Western Region
B. Formation of a national government
C. Regionalization of the public service
D. Entrenchment of fundamental human rights
E. Creation of the office of inspector-General of Police

Question 23:

• JAMB 1981

The breakdown of the Macpherson Constitution was party caused by the crisis within the

A. Action Group
B. National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroon
C. Northern People's Congress
D. Democratic Party
E. Nigerian National Democratic Party

Question 24:

• JAMB 1982

One of the earliest political institutions set up in the colonial period to allow for local participation in politics was the

A. Supreme Military Council
B. Legislative Council
C. Federal Executive Council
D. Willink's Commission
E. Public Service Commission

Question 25:

• JAMB 1982

Which of the following was the last Constitution formulated for Nigeria without Nigeria participation?

A. The Clifford (1922) Constitution
B. The Richards (1946) Constitution
C. The Macpherson (1951) Constitution
D. The Lyttleton (1954) Constitution
E. The Independnce Constitution