Creation of States - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1979

The Mid- Western Region was created in Nigeria in

A. 1961
B. 1962
C. 1963
D. 1964
E. 1965

Question 2:

• JAMB 1987

When did Nigeria adopt the nineteen state structure?

A. 1960
B. 1966
C. 1976
D. 1979

Question 3:

• JAMB 1993

In Nigeria, the function of Council of States is

A. Judicial
B. Investigative
C. Legislative
D. Advisory

Question 4:

• JAMB 1995

Nigeria adopted the nineteen state structure in

A. 1966
B. 1960
C. 1969
D. 1976

Question 5:

• JAMB 1997

The creation of more states in Nigeria has

A. Eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
B. Reduced the gap between rich and poor states
C. Increased the powers of the federal government
D. Increased the powers of the states and local governments