Government, 2001, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2001

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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41.	South-South cooperation is a major policy plan on which Nigeria bases her relations with A. developed countries B. countries of the southern hemisphere C. developing countries D. member countries of OAU	C
42.	Nigeria's recognition of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola to lead that country was made under A. General Yakubu Gowon B. General Murtala Mohammed C. General Muhammadu Buhari D. General Ibrahim Babangida Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's recognition of the popular movement for the liberation of Angola to lead that country was made under General Murtala Muhammed. According to J. U Anyaele (1994) Martala's administration's recognition of Agostintion Neto's popular movement for the liberation of Angola (MPLA) at the expenses of us and South Africa's support of UNITA and FNLA played a decisive role in Angolan independence"	B
43.	The first Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations was A. Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule B. General Joseph Garba C. Professor Ibrahim Gambari D. Cheif Samuel Adebo Show Content Detailed Solution The first Nigerian Permanent Representative to United Nations was General Joseph Garba.	B
44.	In 1981,Nigeria participated in an Organization of African Unity peace-keeping force to replace Libyan forces in A. Somalia B. Chad C. Ethiopia D. Zaire Show Content Detailed Solution In 1981, Nigeria participated in an Organization of African Unity peace-keeping force to replace Libyan forces in Chad. Five African nations formally agreed to the the deployment of peacekeeping troops in Chad. the first such force assembled by the Organization of African Unity. President Goukouni Oueddei of Chad met with Kenya's President, Daniel arap Moi, and officials from four of the six African nations that have pledged to contribute troops to the force. The O.A.U. soldiers will replace Libyan troops that have withdrawn.	B
45.	During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self-determination was A. France B. China C. the United States D. Great Britain Show Content Detailed Solution During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self determination was France. France gave both financial and material assistance to Biafra.	A
46.	Nigeria's withdrawal from the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British A. support for UNITA rebels in Angola B. supply of arms to Rhodesia C. failure to impose sanctions on South Africa D. negative utterances on Nigeria Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's withdrawal from the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British failure to impose sanctions on South Africa. She, Britain did not support but in Apartheid regime in South Africa.	C
47.	The major demand of the Third World countries on the United Nations in recent times is the A. expansion of the permanent membership of the security Council B. post of the Secretary-General of the organization C. withdrawal of the veto power from the security council D. enforcement of resolutions on the super powers Show Content Detailed Solution The major demand of the Third World countries on the United Nations in recent times is the expansion of the permanent membership of the Security Council. One of the achievements of the O.A.U. is provision of one voice. As a result of now able to speak with one at the United Nations General Assembly as well as its other organs such as the Security	A
48.	Which of the following is the function of the Council of the Ministers of the O.A.U A. Cordinating of the general policy of the organization B. Directing the finances of the organization C. Preparing the agenda of the organization's meetings D. Reviewing the functions and activities of other organs of the organizations Show Content Detailed Solution Preparing the agenda of the organization's meeting is the function of the council of Ministers of the O.A.U. The Council of Ministers is the body which is composed of the foreign ministers of member countries. it meets about twice a year but extra-ordinary meetings may be called if and such a request is approved by two-thirds of the members. One of the responsibilities is preparing the agenda for the summit i.e the Assembly of Heads of State and Government	C
49.	The Economic Community of West African States has made progress in the area of A. free movement of persons and right of residence B. increased trade among members C. political integretion of the region D. providing financial aid to members Show Content Detailed Solution The Economic Community of West African States has made impressive progress in the area of increased trade among members. Some of the achievements of ECOWAS are: Trade Liberalization which has contributed immensely in the promotion of trade tariffs and custom duties for trading activities within the Community.	B
50.	Nigeria's departure from pro-west policy during the Murtala Muhammed regime was as a result of A. the economic interest of the West in Nigeria B. Nigeria's increased international influence C. the growing trade between Nigeria and the East D. Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria departure from pro-west policy during the Murata Mohammed regime was a result of Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa. Among the regime's achievements was its spectacular support for decolonization and self-deter-mination as epitomized by its recog-nition of Agostino Neto's Popular movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)	D

41.	South-South cooperation is a major policy plan on which Nigeria bases her relations with A. developed countries B. countries of the southern hemisphere C. developing countries D. member countries of OAU	C
42.	Nigeria's recognition of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola to lead that country was made under A. General Yakubu Gowon B. General Murtala Mohammed C. General Muhammadu Buhari D. General Ibrahim Babangida Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's recognition of the popular movement for the liberation of Angola to lead that country was made under General Murtala Muhammed. According to J. U Anyaele (1994) Martala's administration's recognition of Agostintion Neto's popular movement for the liberation of Angola (MPLA) at the expenses of us and South Africa's support of UNITA and FNLA played a decisive role in Angolan independence"	B
43.	The first Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations was A. Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule B. General Joseph Garba C. Professor Ibrahim Gambari D. Cheif Samuel Adebo Show Content Detailed Solution The first Nigerian Permanent Representative to United Nations was General Joseph Garba.	B
44.	In 1981,Nigeria participated in an Organization of African Unity peace-keeping force to replace Libyan forces in A. Somalia B. Chad C. Ethiopia D. Zaire Show Content Detailed Solution In 1981, Nigeria participated in an Organization of African Unity peace-keeping force to replace Libyan forces in Chad. Five African nations formally agreed to the the deployment of peacekeeping troops in Chad. the first such force assembled by the Organization of African Unity. President Goukouni Oueddei of Chad met with Kenya's President, Daniel arap Moi, and officials from four of the six African nations that have pledged to contribute troops to the force. The O.A.U. soldiers will replace Libyan troops that have withdrawn.	B
45.	During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self-determination was A. France B. China C. the United States D. Great Britain Show Content Detailed Solution During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self determination was France. France gave both financial and material assistance to Biafra.	A

46.	Nigeria's withdrawal from the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British A. support for UNITA rebels in Angola B. supply of arms to Rhodesia C. failure to impose sanctions on South Africa D. negative utterances on Nigeria Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's withdrawal from the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British failure to impose sanctions on South Africa. She, Britain did not support but in Apartheid regime in South Africa.	C
47.	The major demand of the Third World countries on the United Nations in recent times is the A. expansion of the permanent membership of the security Council B. post of the Secretary-General of the organization C. withdrawal of the veto power from the security council D. enforcement of resolutions on the super powers Show Content Detailed Solution The major demand of the Third World countries on the United Nations in recent times is the expansion of the permanent membership of the Security Council. One of the achievements of the O.A.U. is provision of one voice. As a result of now able to speak with one at the United Nations General Assembly as well as its other organs such as the Security	A
48.	Which of the following is the function of the Council of the Ministers of the O.A.U A. Cordinating of the general policy of the organization B. Directing the finances of the organization C. Preparing the agenda of the organization's meetings D. Reviewing the functions and activities of other organs of the organizations Show Content Detailed Solution Preparing the agenda of the organization's meeting is the function of the council of Ministers of the O.A.U. The Council of Ministers is the body which is composed of the foreign ministers of member countries. it meets about twice a year but extra-ordinary meetings may be called if and such a request is approved by two-thirds of the members. One of the responsibilities is preparing the agenda for the summit i.e the Assembly of Heads of State and Government	C
49.	The Economic Community of West African States has made progress in the area of A. free movement of persons and right of residence B. increased trade among members C. political integretion of the region D. providing financial aid to members Show Content Detailed Solution The Economic Community of West African States has made impressive progress in the area of increased trade among members. Some of the achievements of ECOWAS are: Trade Liberalization which has contributed immensely in the promotion of trade tariffs and custom duties for trading activities within the Community.	B
50.	Nigeria's departure from pro-west policy during the Murtala Muhammed regime was as a result of A. the economic interest of the West in Nigeria B. Nigeria's increased international influence C. the growing trade between Nigeria and the East D. Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria departure from pro-west policy during the Murata Mohammed regime was a result of Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa. Among the regime's achievements was its spectacular support for decolonization and self-deter-mination as epitomized by its recog-nition of Agostino Neto's Popular movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)	D