Public Corporations and Parastatals - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2007

Deregulation as an economic policy borders on

A. The removal of subsidies on public utilities
B. The removal of restrictions and extension of competition
C. Privatization
D. Commercialization

Question 32:

• JAMB 2008

Public corporations are established to

A. Reduce government spending
B. Boost government revenue
C. Improve provision of social amenities
D. Create vacancies for political appointments

Question 33:

• JAMB 2009

Privatization and commercialization programmes in Nigeria have

A. Increased public utilities
B. De-emphasized government ownership
C. Reduced government revenue
D. Encouraged corruption

Question 34:

• JAMB 2009

The fear of domination in the public service led to the

A. Adoption of population as a formula for revenue allocation
B. Establishment of the Civil Service Commission
C. Introduction of rotational presidency
D. Establishment of the Federal Character Commission

Question 35:

• JAMB 2009

Which of the following mostly militates against the efficiency and productivity of public corporations in Nigeria?

A. Incessant interference by government
B. The management teams are always appointed at will
C. Boards are often non-professionals
D. Members of the management team are always at loggerheads