Government 2010 Jamb Examination
Government 2010 Jamb Examination
Question 21
The Aro age-grade system in Igbo land was
C. a political organization
The Aro age-grade system functioned as a structured political group, where age cohorts were assigned responsibilities in governance, dispute resolution, and communal administration.
This system fostered leadership development, accountability, and societal organization. By involving citizens in age-specific roles, it enhanced participation and order within Igbo communities, contributing to effective local governance.
The Aro age-grade system functioned as a structured political group, where age cohorts were assigned responsibilities in governance, dispute resolution, and communal administration.
This system fostered leadership development, accountability, and societal organization. By involving citizens in age-specific roles, it enhanced participation and order within Igbo communities, contributing to effective local governance.
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Question 22
France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
B. change their way of life
The French assimilation policy aimed to replace local customs with French culture, language, and legal systems. It sought to integrate colonial subjects into French civilization.
Education, administration, and cultural programs were tools for this purpose. While promoting uniformity, it often suppressed indigenous cultures and imposed European norms, leaving lasting social and cultural impacts.
The French assimilation policy aimed to replace local customs with French culture, language, and legal systems. It sought to integrate colonial subjects into French civilization.
Education, administration, and cultural programs were tools for this purpose. While promoting uniformity, it often suppressed indigenous cultures and imposed European norms, leaving lasting social and cultural impacts.
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Question 23
The foremost British trading company on the West African coast was
A. Royal Niger Company
The Royal Niger Company dominated trade along the Niger River and surrounding regions, controlling commerce and administration. It operated under a royal charter with powers to levy taxes and maintain armed forces.
This company's dominance influenced colonial expansion, infrastructure development, and economic policies in Nigeria, laying foundations for British colonial administration.
The Royal Niger Company dominated trade along the Niger River and surrounding regions, controlling commerce and administration. It operated under a royal charter with powers to levy taxes and maintain armed forces.
This company's dominance influenced colonial expansion, infrastructure development, and economic policies in Nigeria, laying foundations for British colonial administration.
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Question 24
Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?
D. King Jaja
King Jaja of Opobo resisted British attempts to control trade in the Niger Delta. His assertiveness threatened colonial economic interests, leading to his arrest and deportation to Calabar.
This event exemplified the tensions between indigenous rulers and colonial powers, highlighting the struggle for political and economic autonomy during the 19th century in Nigeria.
King Jaja of Opobo resisted British attempts to control trade in the Niger Delta. His assertiveness threatened colonial economic interests, leading to his arrest and deportation to Calabar.
This event exemplified the tensions between indigenous rulers and colonial powers, highlighting the struggle for political and economic autonomy during the 19th century in Nigeria.
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Question 25
One of the major weaknesses of the Independence constitution is that it
A. failed to provide the country with full sovereignty
The Independence Constitution of Nigeria in 1960 granted limited self-governance but retained certain powers for Britain, particularly in foreign policy and defense.
This partial sovereignty constrained true national autonomy, causing political tensions and debates on federal versus central authority. It highlighted the challenges newly independent states faced in balancing local governance with colonial legacies.
The Independence Constitution of Nigeria in 1960 granted limited self-governance but retained certain powers for Britain, particularly in foreign policy and defense.
This partial sovereignty constrained true national autonomy, causing political tensions and debates on federal versus central authority. It highlighted the challenges newly independent states faced in balancing local governance with colonial legacies.
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Question 26
The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was
B. Legislative Council
The Legislative Council was established after the 1914 amalgamation to make laws for the newly united Northern and Southern Nigeria. It consisted of appointed officials and limited representation from the regions.
This body marked the beginning of formal legislative processes in Nigeria, though it was heavily influenced by colonial administrators, reflecting the limited self-governance at the time.
The Legislative Council was established after the 1914 amalgamation to make laws for the newly united Northern and Southern Nigeria. It consisted of appointed officials and limited representation from the regions.
This body marked the beginning of formal legislative processes in Nigeria, though it was heavily influenced by colonial administrators, reflecting the limited self-governance at the time.
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Question 27
The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by
A. Jerome Udoji
The Udoji Commission (1972–1974) recommended reforms in the Nigerian civil service, including the designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers. This aimed to enhance efficiency, accountability, and effective management of government portfolios.
By formalizing these roles, the commission ensured ministers had clear administrative responsibilities and financial oversight, reducing bureaucratic overlap and improving governance.
The Udoji Commission (1972–1974) recommended reforms in the Nigerian civil service, including the designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers. This aimed to enhance efficiency, accountability, and effective management of government portfolios.
By formalizing these roles, the commission ensured ministers had clear administrative responsibilities and financial oversight, reducing bureaucratic overlap and improving governance.
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Question 28
A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is
D. lack of executive power to enforce decisions
The Ombudsman investigates complaints against maladministration but cannot enforce compliance with its recommendations. This limits its effectiveness in curbing bureaucratic abuses.
While it raises accountability awareness and encourages voluntary compliance, the absence of legal enforcement power can lead to some public officials ignoring recommendations, reducing the overall impact of the institution.
The Ombudsman investigates complaints against maladministration but cannot enforce compliance with its recommendations. This limits its effectiveness in curbing bureaucratic abuses.
While it raises accountability awareness and encourages voluntary compliance, the absence of legal enforcement power can lead to some public officials ignoring recommendations, reducing the overall impact of the institution.
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Question 29
One of the strong points of the multiparty system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is
C. wider political participation
The multiparty system allows citizens to engage with multiple political parties, promoting democratic representation and choice. This system encourages competitive politics and broader inclusion in governance.
By enabling various interest groups and ideologies to participate, it fosters accountability, encourages policy debates, and strengthens democracy compared to single-party or restricted political systems.
The multiparty system allows citizens to engage with multiple political parties, promoting democratic representation and choice. This system encourages competitive politics and broader inclusion in governance.
By enabling various interest groups and ideologies to participate, it fosters accountability, encourages policy debates, and strengthens democracy compared to single-party or restricted political systems.
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Question 30
In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused?
C. Parliamentary system of government
In a parliamentary system, the head of state (often ceremonial) and the head of government (prime minister) may share overlapping authority in some functions. Executive powers are exercised by the cabinet collectively.
This fusion contrasts with a presidential system where the president is separate from the legislature, ensuring a distinction between ceremonial and executive functions, which affects policy-making and accountability.
In a parliamentary system, the head of state (often ceremonial) and the head of government (prime minister) may share overlapping authority in some functions. Executive powers are exercised by the cabinet collectively.
This fusion contrasts with a presidential system where the president is separate from the legislature, ensuring a distinction between ceremonial and executive functions, which affects policy-making and accountability.