History, 2012, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2012

Title :

History

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 48 Questions

#	Question	Ans
21.	The NCNC London Delegate pressed for A. free primary education for all Nigerian children B. autonomy for the regions C. a revision of the Richards Constitution D. outright independence for Nigeria. Show Content Detailed Solution It, among other things not listed here except the correct option, sought the establishment of a legislative house in each of the four British colonial territories.	C
22.	The Lyttlelton Constitution is considered a landmark in the history of Nigeria, because it A. created a federal structure of government for the country B. made ministers accountable to the electorate C. recognized Lagos as a federal territory D. gave ministers full authority over their ministries.	A
23.	Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at A. achieving political independence B. establishing more industries C. obtaining specific benefits for members D. fighting corruption among government officials.	C
24.	Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration? A. Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh. B. Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma. C. Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide D. Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko. Show Content Detailed Solution Alhaji Adamu Ciroma, Chief Richard Akinjide and Alhaji Umaru Dikko served under subsequent administrations.	A
25.	An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was A. establishing party offices B. promulgating the new constitution into law C. swearing-in of elected officials D. delineating electoral constituencies. Show Content Detailed Solution Establishment of party offices was done by political parties; promulgation of the 1979 constitution into law by the then Federal Military Government while rnelected officials were sworn in by either the Chief Justice, Chief Judge (state Governors) or speakers of state houses rnof assembly (for legislators).	D
26.	A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 129966 was the A. pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy B. over-bearing power of traditional rulers C. attempt by government to retire top military officers D. crisis of the 1964 General Elections. Show Content Detailed Solution The crisis was exacerbated by that which resulted by the massively rigged Western Regional Election of 1965 which led to the total break-down of law and order.	D
27.	Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because A. it was the wish of the people B. of the command structure of the military C. he wanted more revenue for the central government D. other military officers were planning to overthrow him.	B
28.	The strategy for accelerated agricultural development of the Obasanjo regime in the 1970’s focused on A. improving transportation network to the rural areas B. establishing agro-allied industries C. achieving food self-sufficiency D. establishing new marketing boards. Show Content Detailed Solution He aimed to achieve this through the ‘Operation Feed the Nation’ scheme..	C
29.	The Berber scholar, al-Mukhtar, contributed to the success of the Masina Jihad by A. fighting alongside Seju Ahmadu B. preparing the ground through the Qadiriyyah Brotherhood C. mobilizing various groups to fight for Seku Ahmadu D. appealing to Ardo Moudo to support Seku Ahmadu. Show Content Detailed Solution He started an Islamic revival in the Niger bend and Masina thus preaching the tenets of the Quadriyyah Brotherhood which later formed the basis for the launching of Seku Ahmadu’s Jihad.	B
30.	The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated A. the settlement of freed slaves B. Christian missionary activities C. humanitarian activities D. the improvement of agriculture.	A

21.	The NCNC London Delegate pressed for A. free primary education for all Nigerian children B. autonomy for the regions C. a revision of the Richards Constitution D. outright independence for Nigeria. Show Content Detailed Solution It, among other things not listed here except the correct option, sought the establishment of a legislative house in each of the four British colonial territories.	C
22.	The Lyttlelton Constitution is considered a landmark in the history of Nigeria, because it A. created a federal structure of government for the country B. made ministers accountable to the electorate C. recognized Lagos as a federal territory D. gave ministers full authority over their ministries.	A
23.	Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at A. achieving political independence B. establishing more industries C. obtaining specific benefits for members D. fighting corruption among government officials.	C
24.	Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration? A. Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh. B. Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma. C. Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide D. Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko. Show Content Detailed Solution Alhaji Adamu Ciroma, Chief Richard Akinjide and Alhaji Umaru Dikko served under subsequent administrations.	A
25.	An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was A. establishing party offices B. promulgating the new constitution into law C. swearing-in of elected officials D. delineating electoral constituencies. Show Content Detailed Solution Establishment of party offices was done by political parties; promulgation of the 1979 constitution into law by the then Federal Military Government while rnelected officials were sworn in by either the Chief Justice, Chief Judge (state Governors) or speakers of state houses rnof assembly (for legislators).	D

26.	A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 129966 was the A. pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy B. over-bearing power of traditional rulers C. attempt by government to retire top military officers D. crisis of the 1964 General Elections. Show Content Detailed Solution The crisis was exacerbated by that which resulted by the massively rigged Western Regional Election of 1965 which led to the total break-down of law and order.	D
27.	Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because A. it was the wish of the people B. of the command structure of the military C. he wanted more revenue for the central government D. other military officers were planning to overthrow him.	B
28.	The strategy for accelerated agricultural development of the Obasanjo regime in the 1970’s focused on A. improving transportation network to the rural areas B. establishing agro-allied industries C. achieving food self-sufficiency D. establishing new marketing boards. Show Content Detailed Solution He aimed to achieve this through the ‘Operation Feed the Nation’ scheme..	C
29.	The Berber scholar, al-Mukhtar, contributed to the success of the Masina Jihad by A. fighting alongside Seju Ahmadu B. preparing the ground through the Qadiriyyah Brotherhood C. mobilizing various groups to fight for Seku Ahmadu D. appealing to Ardo Moudo to support Seku Ahmadu. Show Content Detailed Solution He started an Islamic revival in the Niger bend and Masina thus preaching the tenets of the Quadriyyah Brotherhood which later formed the basis for the launching of Seku Ahmadu’s Jihad.	B
30.	The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated A. the settlement of freed slaves B. Christian missionary activities C. humanitarian activities D. the improvement of agriculture.	A