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Question 1
jamb 2012

The founding members of OPEC are

AAlgeria,Iran,Iraq,Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
BNigeria,Libya,Iraq and Saudi Arabia
CVenezuela,Nigeria,Libya,Iran and Iraq
DSaudi Arabia,Iran,Iraq Kuwait and Venezuela
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Question 2
jamb 2012

The African leader mostly credited for spearheading the formation of the African Union is

AMuammar Ghaddafi
BAbdelaziz Bouteflika
CAbdoulaye Wade
DThabo Mbeki
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Question 3
jamb 2012
The structures of the African Union includes
Athe court of justice, pan African congress and peolpe's Assembly
Bpan African parliament, the court of justice and the peace and security conucil
Csepcialized Technical commission, the court of justice and humanitarian board
Dpeople's Assembly, Humanitarian Board and the peace and security council
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Question 4
jamb 2012

A major drawback to the NEPAD initiative is its

AArticulation by few African leaders
BAffiliation by few African union
CInability to empower the youth
DReliance on Western donors for funds
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Question 5
jamb 2012

ECOMOG at the initial stage of its intervention in Liberia was perceived as

ANeutral
BIncompetent
CPartisan
DInvaders
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Question 6
jamb 2012

One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the

AFood and aid programme
BCultural programme
CAgenda for peace
DScholarship scheme
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Question 7
jamb 2012

The country that championed decolonization in Africa was

ANigeria
BSouth Africa
CGhana
DKenya
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Question 8
jamb 2012

A major objective of the public Complaints Commission is

ATraining and promotion of public servants
BSettlement of disputes among individuals
CAddressing the grievances of individuals and groups
DFighting corruption and indiscipline
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Question 9
jamb 2012

The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is

AInadequate public support
BPopulation size
CInadequate skilled manpower
DExcessive political interference
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Question 10
jamb 2012

The National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for

AExecuting laws
Binterpreting laws
CRatifying appointments
DMaking laws
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Question 11
jamb 2012

In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the

Aarmy
Bnavy
Ccivil defence corps
Dpolice
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Question 12
jamb 2012

Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure

Aloyalty
BEconomic empowerment
CEquity
DEven development
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Question 13
jamb 2012

Workers in the public corporations are known as

Acivil servants
Bprivate employees
Cpublic servants
Dprofessional employees
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Question 14
jamb 2012

The central objective of privatization in Nigeria is to

AReduce the retrenchment of workers
BEncourage prompt payment of salaries
CImprove standard of living
DImprove the efficiency of enterprises
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Question 15
jamb 2012

The first institution introduced by the military to exercise legislative power was the

Asupreme military council
Barmed forces ruling council
Cfederal executive council
Dprovisional ruling council
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Question 16
jamb 2012

Military intervention in Nigeria arose from

Aperceived incapability of civilians to govern
Binternational pressure for change
Cthe desire for a military government
Dcivilian's desire to relinquish power
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Question 17
jamb 2012

The main focus of Nigeria's foreign policy since independence centers on

ASouth- south cooperation
BSub-regionalism
CGlobalism
DAfrocentrism
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Question 18
jamb 2012

The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in

AKano State
BKatsina State
CZamfara State
DSokoto State
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Question 19
jamb 2012

Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are

AEdward Blyden and Payne Jackson
BCasely Hayford and James Horton
CW.E du Boise and H.O Davies
DMarcus Garvey and Casely Hayford
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Question 20
jamb 2012

Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of

AAminu Kano
BHerbert Marcaulay
CNnamdi Azikiwe
DMbonu Ojike
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