Jamb History 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2010

In colonial Nigeria, mining industry was promoted in order to

A. Diversify the economy
B. Engage the railway system
C. Make Nigeria self-reliant
D. Maximize exploitation.

Question 27:

• JAMB 2010

The colonial government in Nigeria laid more emphasis on the production of export crops because

A. The people already had abundant food in stock
B. Such crops were desperately needed abroad
C. Such crops were more beneficial to the people
D. The soil was more suitable for the production of such crops.

Question 28:

• JAMB 2010

The Yaba Higher College did not meet the aspirations of the nationalists because

A. All its staff were Europeans
B. It was meant to train assistants to Europeans
C. Only Europeans were qualified for admission
D. It was affiliated to a polytechnic in Europe.

Question 29:

• JAMB 2010

The 1922 Clifford Constitution restricted the franchise to

A. Calabar and Benin
B. Lagos and Calabar
C. Lagos and Warri
D. Warri and Lokoja

Question 30:

• JAMB 2010

The political parties that formed the opposition during the First Republic in Nigeria were the

A. NCNC and AG
B. AG and UMBC
C. NCNC and NEPU
D. UMBC and NEPU.