Nationalist Movements - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1978

When did Nigeria gain her Independence?

A. 1st October, 1963
B. 31st October, 1690
C. 1st October, 2012
D. 1st October, 1960
E. 12th October, 1992

Question 2:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following did not take part in the early nationalist movement of Nigeria?

A. The Lagos weekly record
B. Macaulay's National democratic party
C. The Nigerian youth movement
D. The Democatic party of Nigeria and the Camerouns
E. The west African pilot

Question 3:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following political movements had the greatest impact on Nigerian nationalists before the 1950s?

A. Universal Negro Improvement Association
B. The African People's Union
C. National Congress of British West Africa
D. The African Congress
E. None of the above

Question 4:

• JAMB 1980

Nationalist movements in West Africa

A. Began earlier in the French colonies than in the British ones
B. Were given all necessary support by the colonial governors who were liberal at heart
C. Were assisted by indigenous individuals educated in Europe and North America
D. Were in fact encouraged and later led by traditional rulers who had the much needed foresight and courage
E. Were parochial and did not really influence one another

Question 5:

• JAMB 1983

Which of these was NOT a demand of the nationalist movements in Nigeria?

A. Promotion of Africans to senior service positions
B. Increased Africans representation in the legislative assemblies
C. Improved conditions of service and salaries for Africans
D. Withdrawal of military bases from Africa
E. Reduction of the dictatorship of colonial officers