Government 2004 Jamb Examination
Question 21
The highes grade in the civil service is know as the
Correct option: B. administrative cadre
The administrative cadre is the highest grade in the civil service, responsible for policy formulation and top-level management.
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Question 22
The pre-colonial Yoruba political system as a whole can best be described as a
Correct option: A. confederation of monarchies and chiefdoms
The pre-colonial Yoruba political system was a confederation of monarchies and chiefdoms, each with considerable autonomy but linked by shared culture and institutions.
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Question 23
The major motivation of British colonization of Nigeria was to
Correct option: B. satisfy British economic interests
The primary motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was economic — to exploit resources, establish markets, and promote British commercial interests.
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Question 24
The Native Authority system was most effective and successful in
Correct option: C. Northern Nigeria
The Native Authority system was most effective in Northern Nigeria, where existing traditional structures like the emirate system aligned well with indirect rule.
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Question 25
The process of nationalism was accelerated by
Correct option: C. the signing of the Atlantic Charter
The signing of the Atlantic Charter in 1941, which emphasized self-determination, inspired nationalist movements in colonized countries, including Nigeria.
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Question 26
A common feature of the earlier political parties in Nigeria was that they
Correct option: A. started as socio-cultural organizations
Many early political parties in Nigeria began as socio-cultural groups that later evolved into political movements advocating for self-rule and independence.
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Question 27
Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in the
Correct option: A. legislature
Under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, the power to declare war is vested in the National Assembly (legislature), ensuring democratic oversight and accountability.
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Question 28
A distinguishing feature of the 1979 Constitution was the
Correct option: A. departure from the parliamentary to the presidential system
The 1979 Constitution marked a major shift in Nigeria's governance by replacing the parliamentary system with a presidential system modeled after that of the United States.
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Question 29
The two chambers of elected national representative in Nigeria are called
Correct option: D. the National Assembly
Nigeria’s bicameral legislature consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives, collectively referred to as the National Assembly.
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Question 30
Judicial administration in respect of national code of conduct lies with the
Correct option: B. Code of Conduct Tribunal
The Code of Conduct Tribunal is responsible for the judicial administration and enforcement of issues related to the national code of conduct for public officers in Nigeria.
