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Question 1961
waec 1990
In the absence of the existence of traditional rulers in Igbo communities the British colonial administration appointed the
AEze
BParamount Chiefs
COzo
DWarrant Chiefs
EObi
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Question 1962
waec 1990
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel because of that country's
Araid on a Ugandan town
Boccupation of Arab territories, including Egypt
Cnon-support of Nigeria civil war
Dsupport for South Africa
ERefusal to accept pilgrims from Africa
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Question 1963
waec 1990
In which system of government does the state require the control of everything and allows no opposition?
AFeudalism
BCapitalism
CTotalitarianism
DCommunism
ESocialism
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Question 1964
waec 1990
The Nigeria National Democratic Party was founded by
ADr Nnamdi Azikiwe
BChief Obafemi Awolowo
CHerbert Macaculary
DErnest Okoli
EH.O.Davis
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Question 1965
waec 1990
The lowest class of people in the hierarcy of Feudal system is made up of the
ALords
BNobles
CSerfs
DKings Servants
EKnights
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Question 1966
waec 1990
The main function of the judiciary is to
Aserve as the watchdog of executive
Benact laws
Cexecute the laws of the land
Dinterpret the laws
Eprotect the interest of accused persons
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Question 1967
waec 1990
The process whereby the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf is called
Aan indirect election
Ban unfair election
Ca rigged election
Da disputed election
Ean unpopular election
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Question 1968
waec 1990
Capitalism is an economic system in which
Athe economy of the state is centrally planned and controlled
Bprivated persons are permitted to undertake enterprises
Caccumulation of private property is forbidden
Dthe means of production are owned and controlled by the state
Eall big industries and land are publicly owned for the common good
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Question 1969
waec 1990
Under what constitution did the Supreme Court become the highest Court of Appeal in Nigeria?
ALytteton Constitution
BRepublican Constitution
CMacpherson Constitution
DIndependence Constitution
ERichards Constitution
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Question 1970
jamb 1990
In international relations, countries have a right to
Aexport oil
Bcreate more states
Cdiplomatic immunity of their envoys
Down a police force
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Question 1971
jamb 1990
Which of these countries is NOT a member of New Commonwealth of Nations?
APapua New Guinea
BSri Lanka
CGrenada
DRwanda
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Question 1972
jamb 1990
The first conference of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in
ABelgrade
BBandung
CHavana
DHarare
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Question 1973
jamb 1990
Nigeria's first external affairs minister was
AAlhaji Nuhu Ramali
BProf. Ishaya Audu
CDr Okoi Arikpo
DDr Jaja Wachukwu
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Question 1974
jamb 1990
Which of the following groups advocated political union of African states?
Athe congo group
Bthe brazzaville group
Cthe casablanca group
Dthe monrovia group
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Question 1975
jamb 1990

The headquarters of the OAU Liberation Committee is located in

ALagos
BAddis Ababa
CDar es Salaam
DHarare
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Question 1976
jamb 1990
Which of the following pairs of countries were trust territories of the United Nations?
ATanganyika and Ghana
BCameroon and Niger
CTogo and Namibia
DBotwana and Zaire
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Question 1977
jamb 1990
The Economic Commission for Africa is agency of
AThe OAU
BECOWAS
CThe EEC
DThe UNO
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Question 1978
jamb 1990

The ECOWAS trade liberalization programme excludes trade in

Aunprocessed goods
Bcrude oil
Ctraditional crafts
Dindustrial products
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Question 1979
jamb 1990
In which of the following states was governor impeached during the second republic?
ABorno
BBendel
CKaduna
DAnambra
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Question 1980
jamb 1990

Which of the following had a centralized administration in pre-colonial Nigeria?

Athe Igbos
Bthe Tivs
Cthe Ibibios
Dthe Yorubas
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