POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 261:

• JAMB 1991

One of the measures taken in 1988 to grant more autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria was the

A. Abolition of state ministries of local government
B. Creation of post of supervisory councillors
C. Creation of post of chairmen of local governments
D. Abolition of its supervision by state government

Question 262:

• JAMB 1991

Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the Local Government Reforms of

A. 1966
B. 1976
C. 1984
D. 1987

Question 263:

• JAMB 1991

Which of the following is NOT associated with local government elections?

A. Constituency
B. Ballot box
C. Electoral officer
D. Ward

Question 264:

• JAMB 1991

The Public Service Review Commission of 1991 made proposals to ensure that the public service was

A. More effective than the private sector
B. More attractive than the private sector
C. Professionalized
D. Efficient and result-oriented

Question 265:

• JAMB 1991

Under military regime, the branches of government that become fused are the

A. Judiciary and the executive
B. Judiciary and the legislature
C. Legislature and the executive
D. Judiciary, the executive and the legislature