Neco Government 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• NECO 2009

The hierarchical organization of the civil service is means to ensure

A. Impartial and impersonal administration
B. Effective policy formulation at all levels
C. Proper respect for administrative seniority
D. Recognition of merit and achievement

Question 2:

• NECO 2009

Nigeria - Canada relations were strained in 1996 because Canada

A. Supported Nigeria’s suspension from the Commonwealth
B. Refused to cancel Nigeria’s foreign debts
C. Strongly supported rebels in Sierra Leone
D. Stopped buying Nigerian oil

Question 3:

• NECO 2009

To function effectively, an electoral commission must be ____________

A. Free from partisan control
B. An instrument of the executive
C. Faithful to the policies of the party in power
D. Willing to promote minority party interests

Question 4:

• NECO 2009

By signing the Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact, Nigeria practically demonstrated her

A. Alignment
B. Non- alignment
C. Neutrality
D. Independence

Question 5:

• NECO 2009

Indirect rule succeeded in Northern Nigeria because the traditional political system was ____________

A. Diffused and centrifugal
B. Centralized and authoritarian
C. Decentralized and hierarchical
D. Acephalous and polycentric