Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 316:

• WAEC 1992

Whose resignation led to the disintegration of Nigeria Youth Movement in 1941?

A. Ernest Okoli
B. Samuel Akinsanya
C. Herbert Macaculary
D. Nnadi Azikiwe
E. Adeyemo Alakija

Question 317:

• WAEC 1992

The nationalist were not impressed with the constitutional development in Nigeria between 1919 and 1946 because

A. The elective principle was limited in many respect
B. Lugard was high-handed
C. The legislative council was dominated by the chiefs
D. Governor Clifford was not given a free hand
E. The Governor maltreated the chiefs

Question 318:

• WAEC 1992

One of the merits of indirect Rule system was that it

A. Did not tax the people much
B. Allowed educated Africans to participate in government
C. Further trained traditional rulers in native administration
D. Encouraged democratic principles
E. Brought about even development

Question 319:

• WAEC 1992

One of the criticisms against the policy of assimilation was that it

A. Recongnizeed the traditional rulers
B. Ignored the educated elite
C. Did not recongnize African culture as good enough
D. Recongnized all thecommunties in French West Africa
E. Granted French citizenship to all the people in Senegal

Question 320:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following was not a feature of the 1922 elective principle in Nigeria ?

A. It restricted suffrage to men
B. It confined elections to Lagos and Calabar
C. It required a property qualification worth Ƹ100.00
D. Only four members were elected into the legislative Council
E. British citizens were allowed to vote