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Question 1
jamb 1999

One of the underlying principles of Nigerian foreign policy is

Aencouragement of peace - keeping operations in Africa
Binterference in the internal activities of other countries
Cnon-commitment towards African unity
Drespect for sovereign equality of all states
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Question 2
jamb 1999
The organ of the United Nations Organization responsible for the former colonies of defeated world war ll powers is the
AGeneral Assembly
BSecurity Council
CEconomic and Social Council
DTrusteeship Council
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Question 3
jamb 1999
Which of the following international organizations was in existence before the outbreak of the second world war?
Athe OAU
Bthe League of Nations
Cthe UNO
DThe ECOWAS
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Question 4
jamb 1999
Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application must be approved by all
Apermanent members of the security council
Bmembers of the General Assembly
Cmembers of the economic and social council
Dmembers of the international council of justice
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Question 5
jamb 1999
Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she
Anot take sides in international issues based on idealogical considerations
Bhave nothing to do with the super powers
Cavoid having any dealing with any country with ideological leanings
Drelate only with member countries of the non - aligned movement
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Question 6
jamb 1999
Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth because of her
Atacit approval of military dictatorship
Bnegative position towards other nations
Ccomplete negligence of freedom of the press
Dviolation of fundamental human rights
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Question 7
jamb 1999
The major strategy used by OPEC to influence oil price is by
Aallocating production quotas to members
Binfluencing buyers at the international market to buy at high prices
Callowing member countries to produce at their discretion
Dincreasing the supply of the commodity
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Question 8
jamb 1999
The annual budget of the OAU is approved by the
ACouncil of Ministers
BSecretary General
CAssembly of Heads of State and Governement
DGeneral Assembly
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Question 9
jamb 1999

Nigeria's role in ECOMOG is essentially informed by her

Adesire for peace and stability
Bchairmanship of ECOWAS
Cdesire to establish democracy
Dmembersship of ECOWAS
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Question 10
jamb 1999
Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as
Aa social organization
Ba political organization
Ca cultural organization
Dan economic organization
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Question 11
jamb 1999
One of the main reasons for the creation of more local government in Nigeria is to
Amake them more responsive to people's needs
Bweaken the powers of traditional authorities
Cmake them more receptive to traditional rulers
Destablish them as the third tier in the federal structure
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Question 12
jamb 1999

Rate are usually collected in Nigeria by

AMinistries of Commerce in the states
BThe department councils
CThe traditional rules
DThe department of inland revenue
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Question 13
jamb 1999
In 1979, the Unity Party of Nigeria contested and won. gubernatorial elections in
ALagos Kware, Oyo, Ogun and Bendel
BLagos , Ogun, Imo, Oyo and Bendel
CLagos, Kware, Ogun,Oyo ,Ondo Bendel
DLagos, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo and Ondo
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Question 14
jamb 1999
Decree No, 34 of May 1966 is also known as the
AState Security Decree
BSuspension and Modification Decree
CPublic Order Decree
DUnification Decree
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Question 15
jamb 1999
The highest ruling body under the Murtala'' Obasanjo regime differed remarkably from that of the Gowon administration because of the
AInclusion of civilians as members
Bexclusion of military governors from the conucil
Cinclusion of of the Chief Justice as a member
Dexclusion of the Inspector General of Plice from the council
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Question 16
jamb 1999

The legislative functions of the government of Benin Kingdom were performed by the Oba and a council of Chiefs known as the

AEsama
BNdichfe
CUzama
DEnigie
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Question 17
jamb 1999
The motion for self-government in Niger was proposed by Chief Anthony Enahoro in
A1950
B1953
C1956
D1958
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Question 18
jamb 1999
The duty of an Alkali under the Hausa Fularti political system is to
Aadjudicate under Islamic laws
Bmake Islamic laws
Cexecute Islamic laws
Dmake treaties under Islamic laws
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Question 19
jamb 1999
During the 1957 constitutional conference the Willink Commission was set up to
ARecommend a date for independence
Bsuggest an equitable revenue allocation formula
Ccreate new regions in Nigeria
Drecommend solutions to the problem of the minorities
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Question 20
jamb 1999
The Lagos Colony and Protectorate was amalgamated with The Protectorate of Southern Nigeria in
A1886
B1893
C1906
D1922
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