Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 471:

• WAEC 1994

The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave-birth to a

A. Five -tier local government sytem
B. Four-tier local government system
C. Three-tier local government system
D. Two-tier local government system
E. One-tier local government system

Question 472:

• 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 473:

• 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 474:

• 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 475:

• 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