POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 271:

• JAMB 1992

During the pre-colonial period in Eastern Nigeria autocratic rule was made difficult by the

A. Activities of secret societies
B. Ruler's fear of detronement
C. Absence of a system of centralized authority
D. Demands of pressure groups

Question 272:

• JAMB 1992

Vassalage as a political system was practised by the

A. Lbibio and lgala
B. Tiv
C. Haua Fulani
D. Lgbo and Efik

Question 273:

• JAMB 1992

Which of the following was NOT a feature of colonial administration in Nigera?

A. Forced labour
B. Low prices for exports
C. Taxes on the population
D. Education levy

Question 274:

• JAMB 1992

Dual mandate was proposed by

A. Hugh Clapperton
B. Hugh Clifford
C. Lord Lugard
D. George Goldie

Question 275:

• JAMB 1992

The Aba women riot was caused by the attempt to introduce

A. Indirect Rule to Southern Nigeria
B. Direct taxes
C. The warrant chief system
D. Forced labour