History 2012 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 26 :

• JAMB 2012

An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was

A. Establishing party offices
B. Promulgating the new constitution into law
C. Swearing-in of elected officials
D. Delineating electoral constituencies.

Question 27 :

• JAMB 2012

The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of

A. Its failure to win elections
B. Shortage of funds to run its affairs
C. The harassment of its leadership by government
D. The break-up of its leadership.

Question 28 :

• JAMB 2012

During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to

A. Raise the financial base of the country
B. Make the economy compete favourably in the world market
C. Provide raw materials for British industries
D. Demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies.

Question 29 :

• JAMB 2012

The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the

A. Discovery of tin in Jos area
B. Discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt
C. Discovery of coal at Udi
D. Need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland.

Question 30 :

• JAMB 2012

Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because

A. British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain
B. Britain had more colonies than France
C. African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected
D. Of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers.