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Question 1

jamb 1992

The dramatic rise in the membership of the UN during late 1991 and early 1992 is best accounted for by the

Aadmission of a large number of newly independent African states

Bappointment of the first African as Secretary-General

Cbreak -up of the Soviet Union into independent Republics

Dexpansion of the membership of the Security Council

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Question 2

jamb 1992

Which of these international organization which the predecessor of the United Nations?

Athe European Economic Community

Bthe Organisation of American States

Cthe League of Nations

Dthe North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Question 3

jamb 1992

In first republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with

AItaly

BThe Soviet Union

Cthe United States of America

DGermany

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Question 4

jamb 1992

The major liberation organization which fought for Namibia's independence was

ASWAPO

BANC

CFRELIMO

DMPLA

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Question 5

jamb 1992

Which of the following countries had a strained relationship countries had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975?

Athe Soviet Union

BTanzania

Cthe United States of America

DSouth Africa

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Question 6

jamb 1992

Nigeria's foreign policy of non-alignment was a reaction to

ABritish imperialism

BEast-West ideological competition

Cmilitarism of ex-colonial powers

DThird World poverty

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Question 7

jamb 1992

In 1973, following an OAU resolution, Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with

ASouth Africa

BFrance

CIsrael

DCuba

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Question 8

jamb 1992

A major problem of military governments in Nigeria is the

Aabsence of proper accountability

Babolition of the post of ombudsman

Cabsence of the rule of law

Dencouragement of foreign investors

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Question 9

jamb 1992

A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the

Ainclusion of civilians as members

Bexculsion of military governors from the council

Cinclusion of the chief justice as a member

Dexclusion of the Inspector General of Plice from the council

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Question 10

jamb 1992

The Nigerian Military Government launched the Second National Development Plan in 1970 purposely

Ato develop all the disadvantaged states

Bto accelerate the development of the country

Cfor rapid economic and social development of the cuntry after the civil war

Dto further the cause of a united, strong and self reliant nation

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Question 11

jamb 1992

Local governments were created in Nigeria mainly to

Arealise the objective of full employment

Bbring government nearer to the people

Cprevent the creation of more states

Dencourage competition and rivalry amongst ethinc groups

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Question 12

jamb 1992

The most important aspect of the 1976 Local Government Reforms was the

Aintroduction of a uniform system of local government

Bintroduction of party politics at the local levels

Csbordination of local governments to the federal and state governments

Drecognition of local government as autonomus and sovereign government

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Question 13

jamb 1992

One of the advantages of privatization is that it

Arelieves government of its liquidity problem

Bmakes the poor to be richer

Cgives private individuals control over public corporations

Dmake public corporations more effective

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Question 14

jamb 1992

The results of the 1973 census in Nigeria were rejected because

Athe figures were unacceptable to the U.N.B

Bthe figures were controversial

CNigerians were contented with the existing population figures

Dthere were preparations for a fresh census

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Question 15

jamb 1992

Three of the principles used in revenue allocation in Nigeria are

Anational interest cultural ethnocentrism and national unity

Bland mass, primary school enrolment and Geographical location

Cderivation, equality and even development

Dneeds, derivation and relative stability

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Question 16

jamb 1992

The primary factor which led to the formation of political parties in colonial Nigeria was

Aintroduction of the elective principle and representative institution

Bincreased wealth of the indigenous elite

Cgranting of seif government by the colonial administration

Dcall by black people all over the world for a final assault on colonialism

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Question 17

jamb 1992

The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the

Asupreme court

Bhigh court

Cjudicial committees of the privy council

Dcourt of appeal

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Question 18

jamb 1992

By statute, the main responsibility of the armed forces of Nigeria is to

Afrom a military government

Bmaintain law and order

Cdefend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country

Dtake part in peace -keeping operations in troubled neighbouring countries

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Question 19

jamb 1992

To qualify to be president of the federal republic of Nigeria under the 1979 constitution , a candidate must

Abe at least 40 years of age

Bbe a Nigerian by birth

Chave the highest number of votes cast at the election

Dhave not less than ¹/₄ of the votes cast at the election in each of at least 2/3 of all states in the federation

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Question 20

jamb 1992

One of the unique innovations of the 1951 constitution was the introductions of

ARegional premiers

Bthe office the speaker

Cthe office of the prime minister

Dregional executives

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