Independence Constitution (1960) - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1978

The first Governor General of Nigeria was

A. Lord Lugard
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Sir James Robertson
D. The late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi
E. The Oni of ife

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

The first Governor General of Nigeria was

A. Lord Lugard
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Sir James Robertson
D. The late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi
E. The Oni of ife

Question 3:

• JAMB 1980

The government of Nigeria from 1960 to 1964 was formed by the

A. NCNC (National Council of Nigerian Citizens)
B. NPC (Northern People's Congress)
C. Action Group
D. NCNC/NEPU (Northern Elements Progressive Union) alliance
E. B and D above

Question 4:

• JAMB 1983

The Independence Constitution

A. Provided for republican status for the country
B. Created a unitary state
C. Was negotiated by Nigerians
D. Was imposed on Nigerians by the British
E. Introduced the military into Nigerian politics

Question 5:

• JAMB 1985

Under the Independence Constitution

A. The governor-general could appoint any member of the House of Representative prime minister
B. A bicameral legislature was introduced in the country
C. Forty-four members were elected into the Senate
D. Higher education was made the exclusively responsibilty of the federal government
E. The Supreme Court of Nigeria was made the highest judicial authority in the country