Waec Government 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1991

Which of the following is not common to both political parties and pressure groups in post-independence Nigeria?

A. Constitutional provisions
B. Threat of proscriptions by the government
C. Arrest and detention of members
D. Election/selection of leaders
E. Harassment by the military government

Question 42:

• WAEC 1991

The election officer charged with the responsibility of announcing election results is the

A. Resident Electoral Commissioner
B. Returning Officer
C. Supervisory Presiding Office
D. Supervisory Presiding Officer
E. Accounting Officer

Question 43:

• WAEC 1991

Which of the following ideals has not been violated by any member of OAU?

A. Non-interference in the internal affairs of states
B. Respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of each member state
C. Peaceful settlement of disputes by negotiation, conciliation or arbitration
D. Unreserved condemnation in all forms of political assassination and subversive activities on the part of neighbouring states
E. Dedication to the total emancipation of the African territories which are still under political subjugation

Question 44:

• WAEC 1991

Who was the Nigerian diplomat elected president of United Nations General Assembly?

A. Professor Ibrahim Gambari
B. Professor Adebayo Adedeji
C. Alhaji Maitama Sule
D. General Joseph Garba
E. Chief Simeon Adebo

Question 45:

• WAEC 1991

During the early colonial period in Nigeria, the governor ruled the protectorate by

A. Crown Colony Orders
B. Proclamation
C. Decree
D. Order-in-Council
E. The Act of Parliament