Waec Government 1994 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 1994

The Waziri in the traditional Hausa/Fulani Kingdom performed the function of the

A. Monarch
B. Exective President
C. Ceremonial Monarch
D. Prime Minister
E. Governor General

Question 37:

• WAEC 1994

Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?

A. Hierarchical and centralized administration
B. Religious and spiritual symbols
C. Consultations
D. Checks and balances
E. Mixture of spiritual and temporal roles

Question 38:

• WAEC 1994

The major aim of colonial rule in Nigeria was to

A. Spread Christianity
B. Stop slave trade and slavery
C. Satisfy European curiosity about Africa
D. Stop inter-ethnic wars
E. Obtain cheap raw materials secure ready markets

Question 39:

• WAEC 1994

After some time, the French replaced their colonial policy of assimilation with that of

A. Indirect Rule
B. Frenchification
C. Direct Administration
D. Association
E. Ascription

Question 40:

• WAEC 1994

The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution marked the beginning of formal federalism in Nigeria because it

A. Created the posts of Governor-General at the centre and Governor in the regions
B. Created a Council of Minister at the centre
C. Created the posts of Prime Ministers at the centre and Premier in the regions
D. Outlined the division of powers between the centre and regions
E. Outlined the limits of powers of the judiciary and the Executive and Legislature