POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1978

The new local government reforms in Nigeria

A. Seek to establish uniformity in type, purpose and functions local authorities
B. Make traditional rulers more powerful than ever before
C. Are a waste of time and the federal government's money
D. Promote unity but allow for some diverity in the structure of local governments
E. Would definitely establish clean and efficient governments at the local level

Question 42:

• JAMB 1978

A constituency

A. Is the same as a legislature
B. Is part of the campaign process
C. Is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament
D. Is an important part of every monarchy
E. Consists of party executives and freewheelers

Question 43:

• JAMB 1979

Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria

A. Before the 13th century
B. In the 17th century
C. After the Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
D. By the British in the early 20th century
E. None of the above

Question 44:

• JAMB 1979

Indirect Rules was introduced into Nigeria by

A. Dame Margery Perham
B. Sir Donald Cameron
C. Sir Federick Lugard
D. Sir Arthur Richards
E. The Sultan of Sokoto

Question 45:

• JAMB 1979

The French pattern of colonial administration in West Africa

A. Was basically the same as the British
B. Had as its primary objective, the development of colonial territories
C. Was based on the principle of assimilation
D. Included the policy of indriect rule
E. Involved the settlement of a very large number of French people in West Africa