Jamb History 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2012

Nineteenth century Egyptian nationalism principally aimed at

A. Controlling the Suez Canal
B. Forming a constitutional government in Egypt
C. Bringing down the monarchy
D. Ensuring Egyptian independence.

Question 17:

• JAMB 2012

A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 1966 was the

A. Pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy
B. Over-bearing power of traditional rulers
C. Attempt by government to retire top military officers
D. Crisis of the 1964 General Elections.

Question 18:

• JAMB 2012

Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because

A. It was the wish of the people
B. Of the command structure of the military
C. He wanted more revenue for the central government
D. Other military officers were planning to overthrow him.

Question 19:

• JAMB 2012

The strategy for accelerated agricultural development of the Obasanjo regime in the 1970’s focused on

A. Improving transportation network to the rural areas
B. Establishing agro-allied industries
C. Achieving food self-sufficiency
D. Establishing new marketing boards.

Question 20:

• JAMB 2012

The Berber scholar, al-Mukhtar, contributed to the success of the Masina Jihad by

A. Fighting alongside Seju Ahmadu
B. Preparing the ground through the Qadiriyyah Brotherhood
C. Mobilizing various groups to fight for Seku Ahmadu
D. Appealing to Ardo Moudo to support Seku Ahmadu.