Government, 2008, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2008

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
31.	Which of the following justifies the Afro-centric foreign policy of Nigeria? A. Her location in the West African sub-region B. Her colonization by a foriegn power C. Her physical size, population and resource endowments D. Her ability to contribute to peace keeping missions Show Content Detailed Solution Her ability to contribute to peace keeping missions justifies the Afro-centric foreign policy of Nigeria. was highly committed to peaceful settlement of political crises and inter state disputes. She played very prominent role in the settlement of political crises in Liberia and Sierra Leone through the formation of ECOMOG.	D
32.	A virile foreign policy is one characterized by A. a vibrant press,vibrant public opinion and a dynamic civil society B. propaganda, espionage and economic embargoes C. a stable polity, bouyant economy and visionary leadership D. the nature and dynamics of the international system Show Content Detailed Solution A virile foreign policy is one characterized by a stable polity, buoyant economy and visionary leadership	C
33.	Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of A. Mozambique B. Malawi C. Namibia D. Zimbabwe Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of Zimbabwe. When Nigeria was plunging very deep into political crises, the Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa preferred to focus all attention on the Rhodesian crisis. The country actually hosted a Commonwealth meeting on the Rhodesian question till the 15th of January, 1966.	D
34.	Multi-laterism in Nigeria's foreign policy entails her A. stand on Africa as the center piece of her policy B. non-aligned posture in the international system C. quest for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council D. membership of international organizations Show Content Detailed Solution Multi-laterism in Nigeria's foreign policy entails her membership of international organizations.	D
35.	The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of A. General Yakubu Gowon B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe C. Alhaji Abubakar Tafewa Balewa D. Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi Show Content Detailed Solution The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of Alhaji Abubakar Tafewa Balewa. Nigeria witnessed the first military coup in the early hours of 15th January, 1966. The coup was led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu and other majors in the then Nigerian Army. The coup ousted the civilian government of Alhaji Abubakar Balewa from power. The coup was bloody some key political leaders who were killed were as follows: 1. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the then Prime Minister of Nigeria. 2. Chief S.L. Akintola Premier of Western Region. 3. Chief Festus Okotie Eboh, the Minister for Finance. 4. Sir Ahmadu Bello, Premier of Northern Region a	C
36.	Adjudication of conflict between the federal and regional governments in the First Republic was reserved for A. National Industrial Court B. Supreme Court C. Federal Court of Appeal D. Federal High Court Show Content Detailed Solution Adjudication of conflict between the federal and regional governments in the First Republic was reserved for Supreme Court	B
37.	The officer in charge of the administration of the palace in the Yoruba political structure is the A. baale B. oluwo C. ilari D. iwarefa	D
38.	Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of A. native authority, division and district councils B. district, local and area councils C. division, district and local councils D. province, district and local councils Show Content Detailed Solution Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of Division, District and Local Councils. In Western Nigeria, there was the 1952 ordinance which established three tier system -divisional, district and local councils. Each tier was given responsibilities according to its resources, with the divisional councils shouldering the greatest responsibilities.	C
39.	A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that A. it did not provide for a second chamber at the federal level B. the Governor-General continued to head the government C. no provision was made for the office of the prime minister D. it failed to provide for the office of a premier E. A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that Show Content Detailed Solution A major shortcoming of the Lyttleton Constitution was that no provision was made for the office of the Prime Minister. In spite of the fact that the Constitution established the post of Regional Premiers at the centre who might be called ''Prime Minister''. The principal instrument of policy still remained the Council of Ministers presided over by the Governor-General.	C
40.	The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the A. Third Republic B. Fourth Republic C. First Republic D. Second Republic Show Content Detailed Solution The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the Third Republic. It was introduced by the then Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (N.E.C), Professor Humphrey Nwosu.	A

31.	Which of the following justifies the Afro-centric foreign policy of Nigeria? A. Her location in the West African sub-region B. Her colonization by a foriegn power C. Her physical size, population and resource endowments D. Her ability to contribute to peace keeping missions Show Content Detailed Solution Her ability to contribute to peace keeping missions justifies the Afro-centric foreign policy of Nigeria. was highly committed to peaceful settlement of political crises and inter state disputes. She played very prominent role in the settlement of political crises in Liberia and Sierra Leone through the formation of ECOMOG.	D
32.	A virile foreign policy is one characterized by A. a vibrant press,vibrant public opinion and a dynamic civil society B. propaganda, espionage and economic embargoes C. a stable polity, bouyant economy and visionary leadership D. the nature and dynamics of the international system Show Content Detailed Solution A virile foreign policy is one characterized by a stable polity, buoyant economy and visionary leadership	C
33.	Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of A. Mozambique B. Malawi C. Namibia D. Zimbabwe Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of Zimbabwe. When Nigeria was plunging very deep into political crises, the Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa preferred to focus all attention on the Rhodesian crisis. The country actually hosted a Commonwealth meeting on the Rhodesian question till the 15th of January, 1966.	D
34.	Multi-laterism in Nigeria's foreign policy entails her A. stand on Africa as the center piece of her policy B. non-aligned posture in the international system C. quest for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council D. membership of international organizations Show Content Detailed Solution Multi-laterism in Nigeria's foreign policy entails her membership of international organizations.	D
35.	The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of A. General Yakubu Gowon B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe C. Alhaji Abubakar Tafewa Balewa D. Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi Show Content Detailed Solution The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of Alhaji Abubakar Tafewa Balewa. Nigeria witnessed the first military coup in the early hours of 15th January, 1966. The coup was led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu and other majors in the then Nigerian Army. The coup ousted the civilian government of Alhaji Abubakar Balewa from power. The coup was bloody some key political leaders who were killed were as follows: 1. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the then Prime Minister of Nigeria. 2. Chief S.L. Akintola Premier of Western Region. 3. Chief Festus Okotie Eboh, the Minister for Finance. 4. Sir Ahmadu Bello, Premier of Northern Region a	C

36.	Adjudication of conflict between the federal and regional governments in the First Republic was reserved for A. National Industrial Court B. Supreme Court C. Federal Court of Appeal D. Federal High Court Show Content Detailed Solution Adjudication of conflict between the federal and regional governments in the First Republic was reserved for Supreme Court	B
37.	The officer in charge of the administration of the palace in the Yoruba political structure is the A. baale B. oluwo C. ilari D. iwarefa	D
38.	Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of A. native authority, division and district councils B. district, local and area councils C. division, district and local councils D. province, district and local councils Show Content Detailed Solution Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of Division, District and Local Councils. In Western Nigeria, there was the 1952 ordinance which established three tier system -divisional, district and local councils. Each tier was given responsibilities according to its resources, with the divisional councils shouldering the greatest responsibilities.	C
39.	A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that A. it did not provide for a second chamber at the federal level B. the Governor-General continued to head the government C. no provision was made for the office of the prime minister D. it failed to provide for the office of a premier E. A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that Show Content Detailed Solution A major shortcoming of the Lyttleton Constitution was that no provision was made for the office of the Prime Minister. In spite of the fact that the Constitution established the post of Regional Premiers at the centre who might be called ''Prime Minister''. The principal instrument of policy still remained the Council of Ministers presided over by the Governor-General.	C
40.	The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the A. Third Republic B. Fourth Republic C. First Republic D. Second Republic Show Content Detailed Solution The option A-4 voting system was introduced into the political process in Nigeria during the Third Republic. It was introduced by the then Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (N.E.C), Professor Humphrey Nwosu.	A