POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 426:

• JAMB 2001

A major function of the warrant chiefs was to

A. Prevent tribal wars
B. Supervise native courts and markets
C. Stop ritual killings
D. Take charge of local administration.

Question 427:

• JAMB 2001

After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because

A. Colonial rule became less oppressive
B. Colonial rule was in disarray
C. The second world war boosted their morale
D. The second world war enhanced colonial rule.

Question 428:

• JAMB 2001

When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the

A. President
B. Prime minister
C. Governor-General
D. Queen of England.

Question 429:

• JAMB 2001

Which of these constitutions recognized local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria?

A. 1946 Constitution.
B. 1960 Constitution.
C. 1963 Constitution.
D. 1979 Constitution.

Question 430:

• JAMB 2001

Under the 1963 constitution,items not listed in the exclusive and concurrent list were within the exclusive competence of the

A. Executive
B. Federal parliament
C. Regional legislatures
D. Judiciary