Government 2015 Jamb Examination
Government 2015 Jamb Examination
Question 1
The main attributes of a state are
B. population, territory, government and sovereignty
These four elements are essential for a state to exist and function effectively.
These four elements are essential for a state to exist and function effectively.
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Question 2
A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it
C. negates freedom of association
In a one-party system, citizens are restricted from forming or joining other political parties.
In a one-party system, citizens are restricted from forming or joining other political parties.
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Question 3
In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the
C. year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria
The Northern and Southern Protectorates were merged to form Nigeria in 1914.
The Northern and Southern Protectorates were merged to form Nigeria in 1914.
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Question 4
Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?
D. King Jaja
King Jaja of Opobo resisted British control and was deported to Calabar in the 19th century.
King Jaja of Opobo resisted British control and was deported to Calabar in the 19th century.
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Question 5
How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?
B. 12
General Yakubu Gowon created 12 states from the existing regions in 1967 to reduce regional tensions.
General Yakubu Gowon created 12 states from the existing regions in 1967 to reduce regional tensions.
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Question 6
A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to
D. supervise native courts and markets
Warrant Chiefs acted as intermediaries between colonial authorities and local communities, managing courts and markets.
Warrant Chiefs acted as intermediaries between colonial authorities and local communities, managing courts and markets.
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Question 7
A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
A. a republic
In a republic, the head of state is elected rather than a hereditary monarch.
In a republic, the head of state is elected rather than a hereditary monarch.
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Question 8
The first Governor-General of Nigeria was
A. Lord Lugard
Lord Lugard became the first Governor-General after the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914.
Lord Lugard became the first Governor-General after the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914.
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Question 9
The main role of pressure groups is to
A. influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
Pressure groups aim to influence government policy and legislation in favor of their interests.
Pressure groups aim to influence government policy and legislation in favor of their interests.
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Question 10
The OAU was formed in
D. 1963
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established in 1963 to promote unity and cooperation among African states.
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established in 1963 to promote unity and cooperation among African states.
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