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Question 11

jamb 1981

The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria weer the

Aindustrialization and expansion of the economy

Beducation and employment of Nigerians

Cpreservation and protection of traditional heritage

Dmaintenance of law, order and exploitation of the national wealth

Eintroduction and protectional of human rights

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Question 12

jamb 1981

The system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria

AEnhance the attainment of political Independence

BProvidede employment for educated Nigerians

Cslowed down the nationalist movements

Dsuited the traditional political systems of Eastern Nigeria

Ewas based on democratic principles

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Question 13

jamb 1981

The four British colonial territories in West Africa were

AIvory Coast, Gambia, Nigeria and Senegal

BNigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Sierra Leone

CGabon, Cameroon, Nigeria and Gambia

DSenegal, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Ghana

ENigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Senegal

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Question 14

jamb 1981

The three well-known national leader in Nigeria between 1948 and 1966 were

ADr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello

BLord Lugard, Sir Arthur Richards and Sir John Macpherson

CHerbert Macaulay, Ernest Okoli and Okokon Ndem

DAlhaji Isa Kaita Dr k.o Mbadiwe and Chief S.L Akintola

EMallam Aminu Kano, Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony and J.S Tarka

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Question 15

jamb 1981

The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana

Astrengthened the authority of natural rulers

Bweakened the authority of national rulers

Cenhanced the status of the educated elite

Dabolished the post of colonial governor

Emade no provision for unfficial members in the legislative Council

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Question 16

jamb 1981

One important aspect of the Lyttleton Constitution was the

Aabolition of the regional Houses of Assembly

Bgranting of greater regional autonomy

Cdecleration that Nigeria would be independent in 1960

Denromous powers given to the colonial governors

Ecreation of the post of a Federal Prime Minister

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Question 17

jamb 1981

The Richards Constitution in Nigeria provided for the

Atotal independence of the country

Bintroduction of self-government

Cunification of the territories ruled by Britain in West Africa

Ddivision of Nigeria into three administrative units

Ereplacement of the colonial governor within Nigeria

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Question 18

jamb 1981

The Nigerian Youth Movement was founded in

A1920

B1922

C1937

D1936

E1945

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Question 19

jamb 1981

Nationalism in West Africa aimed at

Aworking out an alliance with the colonial regimes

Bbringing all the educatied elite together

Cthe attainment of political independence from Britain

Dthe attainment of political independence from the colonisers

Efounding an economic union like ECOWAS

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Question 20

jamb 1981

The first Pan-African Conference took place in

A1900

B1945

C1958

D1960

E1963

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Question 21

jamb 1981

Lord Lugard is widely regarded as

AThe most imaginative governor in the British colonies

BThe originator of the durbar ceremony in Northern Nigeria

CThe best friend which Southern Nigerian nationalist leaders ever had

Dthe father of indirect rule

Ean anti-imperialist

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Question 22

jamb 1981

The first nationalist political party in post-world War-ll Nigeria was

ANEPU

BNPC

CNCNC

DAG

EUMBC

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Question 23

jamb 1981

Constitutions have been classified as rigid or as flexible according to

Awhether they were written or unwritten

Bwhether they were popular or unpopular

Cthe relative ease or difficulty of the writing process

Dthe relative ease or difficlty of the amending process

Eall of the above

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Question 24

jamb 1981

The doctrine of the separation of powers is based on the assumption that

Athose who hold power many encroach on the liberties of the powerless

Bpower corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely

Cman is a political animal

Dman has inalienable rights

EA and B

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Question 25

jamb 1981

The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is

Asubject to appeal

Bsubject to judicial review

Cfinal

DB and C

Enone of the above

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Question 26

jamb 1981

The main function of the National Assembly is to

Afix salaries for all the the state governors

Bmake laws for the country

Cpass motions on the welfare of the legislators

Ddirect public attention to the excesses of public officials

Econdemn the south african government for its policy of apartheid

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Question 27

jamb 1981

The primary function of the judiciary is to

Ainterpret laws

Bmake laws

Csafeguard independence

Dregulate behaviour

Eexecute

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Question 28

jamb 1981

The inalienable rights of the citizens are best protected through

Amass participation in political processes

Ban independent and fearless judiciary

Ca cabinet system of government

Da good head of state

Ea written constitution

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Question 29

jamb 1981

The Nigerian electoral system gives voting rights to

Aaliens

BAfricans above the age of twenty one

Cchildren over twelve years old

DNigerian citizens who are 18 years old and above

EFriends of Nigerian

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Question 30

jamb 1981

Franchise means

Aability to speak French

Bthe right to choose representatives to the Legislature

Cthe right to vote

Dvoters cards

Emembership of the Franco phone community

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