Government 2014 Jamb Examination
Government 2014 Jamb Examination
Question 21
In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele
C. ensured good governance of the districts
The Ajele was the representative of the Alaafin, tasked with administration and supervision of districts.
The Ajele was the representative of the Alaafin, tasked with administration and supervision of districts.
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Question 22
The general Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the
D. government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowances
The strike was primarily a protest against the rejection of workers' demands for better living conditions.
The strike was primarily a protest against the rejection of workers' demands for better living conditions.
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Question 23
Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were
D. provinces
Before 1945, Nigeria was divided into provinces for administrative purposes.
Before 1945, Nigeria was divided into provinces for administrative purposes.
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Question 24
The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of
A. colonialism
Nationalism arose as a response to colonial exploitation and political domination.
Nationalism arose as a response to colonial exploitation and political domination.
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Question 25
Which of the following nationalists was the founder of Nigeria's first political party
B. Herbert Marcaulay
He founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) in 1923.
He founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) in 1923.
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Question 26
The Nigeria Independence Constitution was modified by the
C. 1963 constitution
The 1963 constitution transformed Nigeria from a monarchy under the British crown to a republic.
The 1963 constitution transformed Nigeria from a monarchy under the British crown to a republic.
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Question 27
The president of Nigeria was indirectly elected through secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in
A. 1963
Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the president was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term.
Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the president was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term.
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Question 28
The main function of the federal character commission in Nigeria is
C. ensuring fair representation of all states in the public service
The Federal Character Commission promotes equitable distribution of positions and resources among states.
The Federal Character Commission promotes equitable distribution of positions and resources among states.
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Question 29
The power of appointing the chairman of the independent National Electoral commission is vested in the
A. President
The President appoints the INEC chairman, subject to Senate confirmation.
The President appoints the INEC chairman, subject to Senate confirmation.
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Question 30
The NCNC and the NPC facilitated the creation of the
C. Mid-West Region
The Mid-West Region was created in 1963 to address minority concerns and was facilitated by both NCNC and NPC.
The Mid-West Region was created in 1963 to address minority concerns and was facilitated by both NCNC and NPC.