Year :
1994
Title :
Government
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 51 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 31. |
The political party that replaced NNDP before independence was A. NYM B. NCNC C. UNDP D. AG |
A |
| 32. |
Apart from discussing the draft of the 1979 constitution, what was the major pre- occupation of the constituent assembly in 1978? A. revenue allocation B. sharia issue C. formation of political parties D. election of a president |
B |
| 33. |
The first minority state to be created in the Nigerian federation was A. Benue Plateau B. Cross River C. Kwara D. Mid-West Detailed SolutionThe creation of the Midwest State is significant for the following reasons: It was the first state to be created in Nigeria. It remains the only Nigerian state to be created by constitutional means, and not by a military fiat. Its creation facilitated a stronger voice for the articulation of minority rights in Nigerian Politics. |
|
| 34. |
One major constraint on the smooth operation of federalism in Nigeria is the A. tack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula B. inability to conduct a successful census C. high cost of administration D. frequent change of government |
A |
| 35. |
One of the based differences between ministries and public corporations is that while ministries are not A. run on rules, public corporations are not B. wholly owned by the government, public corporations are owned by both government and individual C. not established with specific statutes public corporations are D. not important in developmental process, public corporations are |
C |
| 36. |
Privatization and commercialization of public enterprises in Nigeria will lead to further entrenchment of A. socialism B. capitalism C. welfarism D. fascism |
B |
| 37. |
The 1976 Local Government Reforms has A. reduced political corruption at the local level B. resulted in accelerated development in the rural areas C. created more authonomy for local administration D. reduced the political roles of traditional rulers |
D |
| 38. |
The Babangida administration's transition to civil rule programme officially started in A. 1992 B. 1990 C. 1987 D. 1985 |
C |
| 39. |
A major negative impact of military intervention in Nigerian politics is the A. politicization of the military B. domination of the economy by foreign power C. poor performance of the military in foreign peace-keeping operations D. neglected of he welfare of military personnel Detailed SolutionA politicized military exercises loyalty to a single political party and/or consistently advocates for and defends partisan political positions and fortunes. A partisan military is one of the major negative impact of military intervention in nigerian |
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| 40. |
The committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital was headed by A. Graham Douglas B. Mamman Nasir C. Rotimi Williams D. Akinola Aguda |
D |
| 31. |
The political party that replaced NNDP before independence was A. NYM B. NCNC C. UNDP D. AG |
A |
| 32. |
Apart from discussing the draft of the 1979 constitution, what was the major pre- occupation of the constituent assembly in 1978? A. revenue allocation B. sharia issue C. formation of political parties D. election of a president |
B |
| 33. |
The first minority state to be created in the Nigerian federation was A. Benue Plateau B. Cross River C. Kwara D. Mid-West Detailed SolutionThe creation of the Midwest State is significant for the following reasons: It was the first state to be created in Nigeria. It remains the only Nigerian state to be created by constitutional means, and not by a military fiat. Its creation facilitated a stronger voice for the articulation of minority rights in Nigerian Politics. |
|
| 34. |
One major constraint on the smooth operation of federalism in Nigeria is the A. tack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula B. inability to conduct a successful census C. high cost of administration D. frequent change of government |
A |
| 35. |
One of the based differences between ministries and public corporations is that while ministries are not A. run on rules, public corporations are not B. wholly owned by the government, public corporations are owned by both government and individual C. not established with specific statutes public corporations are D. not important in developmental process, public corporations are |
C |
| 36. |
Privatization and commercialization of public enterprises in Nigeria will lead to further entrenchment of A. socialism B. capitalism C. welfarism D. fascism |
B |
| 37. |
The 1976 Local Government Reforms has A. reduced political corruption at the local level B. resulted in accelerated development in the rural areas C. created more authonomy for local administration D. reduced the political roles of traditional rulers |
D |
| 38. |
The Babangida administration's transition to civil rule programme officially started in A. 1992 B. 1990 C. 1987 D. 1985 |
C |
| 39. |
A major negative impact of military intervention in Nigerian politics is the A. politicization of the military B. domination of the economy by foreign power C. poor performance of the military in foreign peace-keeping operations D. neglected of he welfare of military personnel Detailed SolutionA politicized military exercises loyalty to a single political party and/or consistently advocates for and defends partisan political positions and fortunes. A partisan military is one of the major negative impact of military intervention in nigerian |
|
| 40. |
The committee that recommended Abuja as the new Federal Capital was headed by A. Graham Douglas B. Mamman Nasir C. Rotimi Williams D. Akinola Aguda |
D |