The Military in Nigerian Politics - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

The Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) is attributable to the ____ regime

A. Ibrahim Babangida's
B. Murtala/Obasanjo's
C. Yakubu Gowon's
D. Abdulsalam Abubakar's

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

Which of the following would act for the Head of state when he is out of the country?

A. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
B. The Chief of Staff, Army
C. The Chief of staff, supreme Military Head Quarters
D. The Chief of Staff, Air Force
E. The General Officer Commanding, First Division

Question 3:

• JAMB 1978

The military take over power from politicians in West African countries

A. When poltician have become corrupt and are reckless in their use of power
B. When there is a breakdom of law and order in the country
C. For reasons which touch on the interest of the military
D. Because of the personal ambitions of some politicians
E. All of the above

Question 4:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following countries in West Africa has not experienced military intervention in politics?

A. Upper Volta
B. Sierra Leone
C. Mali
D. Lvory Coast
E. Togo

Question 5:

• JAMB 1981

Once a country changes from military to civilian rule, future military rule becomes

A. Impossible
B. A matter of time
C. Question only of the wishes of senior military officers
D. Difficult if the civilian regime pursues popular and widely beneficial policies
E. Possible through foreigh military intervention