History 2012 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 21 :

• JAMB 2012

The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated

A. The settlement of freed slaves
B. Christian missionary activities
C. Humanitarian activities
D. The improvement of agriculture.

Question 22 :

• JAMB 2012

The NCNC London Delegate pressed for

A. Free primary education for all Nigerian children
B. Autonomy for the regions
C. A revision of the Richards Constitution
D. Outright independence for Nigeria.

Question 23 :

• JAMB 2012

The Lyttleton Constitution is considered a landmark in the history of Nigeria, because it

A. Created a federal structure of government for the country
B. Made ministers accountable to the electorate
C. Recognized Lagos as a federal territory
D. Gave ministers full authority over their ministries.

Question 24 :

• JAMB 2012

Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

A. Achieving political independence
B. Establishing more industries
C. Obtaining specific benefits for members
D. Fighting corruption among government officials.

Question 25 :

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?

A. Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh.
B. Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma.
C. Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide
D. Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko.