Year : 
2019
Title : 
Government
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 79 Questions

# Question Ans
21.

Twelve States creation is a reknown achievement of the ... regime

A. Abdulsalam Abubakar's

B. Ibrahim Babaginda's

C. Yakubu Gowon's

D. Murtala Mohammed's

Detailed Solution

Yakubu Gowon created 12 states for Nigeria in 1967.
There is an explanation video available below.
22.

The basis of the Nigerian foreign policy thrust particularly during the Independence Constitution era was ... in nature

A. afrocentric

B. eurocentric

C. neo-colonialistic

D. anti-apartheid

Detailed Solution

Afrocentrism is the term used to describe the nature and interests of the Nigerian foreign policy targets withy preference for African neighboring States.
There is an explanation video available below.
23.

The Brussel conference in 1889/90 was based on______

A. putting an end to slave trade

B. the scramble for Africa

C. furthering the decision on colonialism as previously discussed in the Berlin conference

D. deciding on how to penetrate Africa for economic adventurism

Detailed Solution

The Brussel Conference unlike the Berlin Conference was targeted at the reconsideration of the unjust virtues and vices occasioned by colonialism, thereby specifically seeking to eradicate slave trade and related activities.
There is an explanation video available below.
24.

According to Lewis Samuel, 'is identified with pure conquest and unequivocal exploitation...'

A. Neo colonialism

B. Progressive Imperialism

C. Regressive Imperialism

D. Colonialism

Detailed Solution

The ideology of regressive imperialism is pure economic advantage and enrichment of the imperialists devoid of any ethical consideration.
There is an explanation video available below.
25.

One of the major defects of the Nigerian council which necessitated its replacement was that....

A. the meetings of the council were poorly attended

B. the council could only make law for the southern protectorate

C. the executive council was powerful than it

D. the council was unrepresentative

Detailed Solution

The unrepresentative nature and figurehead stance of the Nigerian Council's membership is a stand-alone reason for the flaw of the platform. Most members were Whites who didn't understand the interests of the people they seek to govern.
There is an explanation video available below.
26.

An important provision of the 1946 constitution was that it ........

A. conceived federalism for Nigeria

B. introduced federalism in Nigeria

C. introduced official majority in the legislative council for the 1st time

D. for the 1st time, introduced the office of the head of government at the regional level

Detailed Solution

The Authur Richard Constitution of 1946 set the foundational road map for a full fledged federalism for Nigeria starting essentially with the Lyttleton's 1954 Constitution, and built upon thereafter.
There is an explanation video available below.
27.

In the all-Nigerian constitutional conference of 1950________

A. all official members of the legislative council participated

B. it was resolved that the Nigerians federation be organized on ethnic basis

C. it was concluded that a quasi-federal structure should be developed for colonial Nigeria

D. all unofficial members of the legislative council participated

Detailed Solution

Recognizing and acknowledging the relative importance of direct participation and contribution by people in their own affairs, the All-Nigerian Constitutional Conference marked an unprecendented attendance of all previously relegated unofficial members of the local legislature.
There is an explanation video available below.
28.

Implementations of the target programmes of the government is the primary duty of the _____ a part of the _____

A. Courts; Judiciary

B. Public Service; Civil Service

C. Civil Service; Public Service

D. Ministers; Ministry of Works

Detailed Solution

The Civil Service is an integral branch of the public service which primarily functions to implement the policies of the government.
There is an explanation video available below.
29.

The most recent target plans and agenda of the United Nations are known as the______

A. Resolution 2020

B. Millenium Development Goals

C. Agenda 2063

D. Sustainable Development Goals

Detailed Solution

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the most recent aspirational global agenda for the sake of environmental sustainability, strong governance institutions and partnerships among related others.
There is an explanation video available below.
30.

The federal judge under the 1963 constitution could be removed by the______

A. 2/3 majority of the National Assembly

B. Federal Judicial Service Commission

C. Nigerian Judicial Council

D. Executive president

Detailed Solution

2/3 majority support or vote of the National Assembly members was enough under the 1963 Constitution to remove a federal judge.
There is an explanation video available below.
21.

Twelve States creation is a reknown achievement of the ... regime

A. Abdulsalam Abubakar's

B. Ibrahim Babaginda's

C. Yakubu Gowon's

D. Murtala Mohammed's

Detailed Solution

Yakubu Gowon created 12 states for Nigeria in 1967.
There is an explanation video available below.
22.

The basis of the Nigerian foreign policy thrust particularly during the Independence Constitution era was ... in nature

A. afrocentric

B. eurocentric

C. neo-colonialistic

D. anti-apartheid

Detailed Solution

Afrocentrism is the term used to describe the nature and interests of the Nigerian foreign policy targets withy preference for African neighboring States.
There is an explanation video available below.
23.

The Brussel conference in 1889/90 was based on______

A. putting an end to slave trade

B. the scramble for Africa

C. furthering the decision on colonialism as previously discussed in the Berlin conference

D. deciding on how to penetrate Africa for economic adventurism

Detailed Solution

The Brussel Conference unlike the Berlin Conference was targeted at the reconsideration of the unjust virtues and vices occasioned by colonialism, thereby specifically seeking to eradicate slave trade and related activities.
There is an explanation video available below.
24.

According to Lewis Samuel, 'is identified with pure conquest and unequivocal exploitation...'

A. Neo colonialism

B. Progressive Imperialism

C. Regressive Imperialism

D. Colonialism

Detailed Solution

The ideology of regressive imperialism is pure economic advantage and enrichment of the imperialists devoid of any ethical consideration.
There is an explanation video available below.
25.

One of the major defects of the Nigerian council which necessitated its replacement was that....

A. the meetings of the council were poorly attended

B. the council could only make law for the southern protectorate

C. the executive council was powerful than it

D. the council was unrepresentative

Detailed Solution

The unrepresentative nature and figurehead stance of the Nigerian Council's membership is a stand-alone reason for the flaw of the platform. Most members were Whites who didn't understand the interests of the people they seek to govern.
There is an explanation video available below.
26.

An important provision of the 1946 constitution was that it ........

A. conceived federalism for Nigeria

B. introduced federalism in Nigeria

C. introduced official majority in the legislative council for the 1st time

D. for the 1st time, introduced the office of the head of government at the regional level

Detailed Solution

The Authur Richard Constitution of 1946 set the foundational road map for a full fledged federalism for Nigeria starting essentially with the Lyttleton's 1954 Constitution, and built upon thereafter.
There is an explanation video available below.
27.

In the all-Nigerian constitutional conference of 1950________

A. all official members of the legislative council participated

B. it was resolved that the Nigerians federation be organized on ethnic basis

C. it was concluded that a quasi-federal structure should be developed for colonial Nigeria

D. all unofficial members of the legislative council participated

Detailed Solution

Recognizing and acknowledging the relative importance of direct participation and contribution by people in their own affairs, the All-Nigerian Constitutional Conference marked an unprecendented attendance of all previously relegated unofficial members of the local legislature.
There is an explanation video available below.
28.

Implementations of the target programmes of the government is the primary duty of the _____ a part of the _____

A. Courts; Judiciary

B. Public Service; Civil Service

C. Civil Service; Public Service

D. Ministers; Ministry of Works

Detailed Solution

The Civil Service is an integral branch of the public service which primarily functions to implement the policies of the government.
There is an explanation video available below.
29.

The most recent target plans and agenda of the United Nations are known as the______

A. Resolution 2020

B. Millenium Development Goals

C. Agenda 2063

D. Sustainable Development Goals

Detailed Solution

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the most recent aspirational global agenda for the sake of environmental sustainability, strong governance institutions and partnerships among related others.
There is an explanation video available below.
30.

The federal judge under the 1963 constitution could be removed by the______

A. 2/3 majority of the National Assembly

B. Federal Judicial Service Commission

C. Nigerian Judicial Council

D. Executive president

Detailed Solution

2/3 majority support or vote of the National Assembly members was enough under the 1963 Constitution to remove a federal judge.
There is an explanation video available below.