Neco Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• NECO 2002

The dichotomy which began in 1953 between the North and South in Nigeria was caused by the disagreement over the ____________

A. Census result
B. Effects of colonial policies
C. Effects of lcano riots
D. Issue of state creation
E. Motion for his independence

Question 67:

• NECO 2002

The leadership of the NCNC in 1946 embarked on a nation-wide tour in order to ____________

A. Conduct a free and fair election
B. Elect new leaders for the party
C. Gain more popularity among the people
D. Raise funds to send a delegation to London
E. Solicit for votes

Question 68:

• NECO 2002

Who was the first national president of the National Council of Nigeria and Cameroon?

A. Ahmadu Bello
B. Edward Nilmot Blyden
C. Herbert Macauley
D. Nnamdi Azikwe
E. Obafemi Awolowo

Question 69:

• NECO 2002

The success story of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was largely due to the ____________

A. Appointment of Dogaris and Welfare officers
B. Classification of the society into groups
C. Expertise of the British Oflicers
D. Existence of centralised authority
E. Submissive nature of the Alkalis

Question 70:

• NECO 2002

Which class of the civil service has the closest contact with the political class?

A. Administrative
B. Clerical
C. Executive
D. Managerial
E. Professional