Year :
2015
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 50 Questions
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The main attributes of a state are A. government, the police and the armed forces B. population, territory, government and sovereignty C. federal state and local governments D. the press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary Detailed SolutionB is the correct answer. Other options may look alike. However for a state to be recognized it must have the attributes in option B. For instance, option A only explained the presence of a government, police, army, navy and air force but no population, sovereignty, and territory. So that’s incomplete. Option C only explain two tiers of government. These are not enough adjectives to describe a state. Option D is equally wrong because: It had no government, sovereignty, population and territory.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 2. |
A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it A. emphasizes political differences B. makes accountability difficult C. negates freedom of association D. delays decision-making. |
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| 3. |
In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the A. year the British established their rule over Nigeria B. beginning of first world war C. year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria D. year the railway system was completed |
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| 4. |
Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar? A. King Kosoko B. King Dosunmu C. Oba Ovonramwen D. King Jaja |
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| 5. |
How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967? A. 4 B. 12 C. 19 D. 21 |
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| 6. |
A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to A. take charge of local administration B. stop ritual killings C. prevent tribal wars D. supervise native courts and markets Detailed SolutionSince they are uneducated able men, most probably where the white felt they can be functional is the above function.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 7. |
A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is A. a republic B. a plutocracy C. a monarchy D. an empire |
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| 8. |
The first Governor-General of Nigeria was A. Lord Lugard B. Nnamdi Azikwe C. Sir James Robertson D. (the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi |
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| 9. |
The main role of pressure groups is to A. influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them B. inject emotion and selfish debates C. influence the public D. use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives |
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| 10. |
The OAU was formed in A. 1946 B. 1956 C. 1960 D. 1963 |
| 1. |
The main attributes of a state are A. government, the police and the armed forces B. population, territory, government and sovereignty C. federal state and local governments D. the press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary Detailed SolutionB is the correct answer. Other options may look alike. However for a state to be recognized it must have the attributes in option B. For instance, option A only explained the presence of a government, police, army, navy and air force but no population, sovereignty, and territory. So that’s incomplete. Option C only explain two tiers of government. These are not enough adjectives to describe a state. Option D is equally wrong because: It had no government, sovereignty, population and territory.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 2. |
A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it A. emphasizes political differences B. makes accountability difficult C. negates freedom of association D. delays decision-making. |
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| 3. |
In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the A. year the British established their rule over Nigeria B. beginning of first world war C. year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria D. year the railway system was completed |
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| 4. |
Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar? A. King Kosoko B. King Dosunmu C. Oba Ovonramwen D. King Jaja |
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| 5. |
How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967? A. 4 B. 12 C. 19 D. 21 |
| 6. |
A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to A. take charge of local administration B. stop ritual killings C. prevent tribal wars D. supervise native courts and markets Detailed SolutionSince they are uneducated able men, most probably where the white felt they can be functional is the above function.There is an explanation video available below. |
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| 7. |
A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is A. a republic B. a plutocracy C. a monarchy D. an empire |
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| 8. |
The first Governor-General of Nigeria was A. Lord Lugard B. Nnamdi Azikwe C. Sir James Robertson D. (the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi |
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| 9. |
The main role of pressure groups is to A. influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them B. inject emotion and selfish debates C. influence the public D. use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives |
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| 10. |
The OAU was formed in A. 1946 B. 1956 C. 1960 D. 1963 |