History, 2019, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2019

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History

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JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
31.	The first African female President of the United Nations General Assembly is A. Elizabeth Rhoda B. Angie Brooks C. Queen Nziga D. Sirleaf Johnson Show Content Detailed Solution Angie Brooks is the correct answer. She was a Liberian diplomat and jurist, notable for being the only African female President of the United Nations General Assembly thus far.	B
32.	All except one of the following motivated the scramble for Africa A. the justification that the Western Powers have the responsibilities to civilise the Non-Western Countries B. an avenue for em-broadening foreign relations with Africa C. the need to boost the Western Economies D. that the colonies would gain access to superior European goods and influence Show Content Detailed Solution The imperialists were for every other reasons interested in Africa, except that they thought of it as an avenue to smoothen foreign relations with African States.	B
33.	The Nigerian Civil war ... A. lasted from 5th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970 B. was fought in actual essence to reintegrate and reunify Nigeria C. became inevitable because the Igbo felt that Nigeria may sooner or later divide D. lasted from 7th July, 1967 - 14th January, 1970 Show Content Detailed Solution The Nigerian Civil War which lasted from 6th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970 was fought as a result of the Gowon-Government's efforts to counter the struggle by the Igbos from breaking away from Nigeria. A reason for reintegration and reunification of Nigeria.	B
34.	King Jaja of Opobo was forcibly removed for ... A. conspiracy against the British colonialists B. his obstruction of commerce C. the attempt to declare the freedom of his people from colonial rule D. his resistance to slave trading Show Content Detailed Solution In 1887, King Jaja of Opobo was forcibly removed and exiled for obstruction of commerce.	B
35.	The head of the administration of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was titled A. High Commissioner B. Governor-General C. Lieutenant General D. Emir Show Content Detailed Solution High Commissioner is the correct answer. Lord Lugard was appointed as the High Commissioner of the Northern Protectorate in 1900.	A
36.	An inquiry into the need for a People-led and informed Constitution was central to ... regime A. Lyttleton's B. Clifford's C. Richard's D. Macpherson's Show Content Detailed Solution Arthur Richard had as his main priority a need to promote unity in Nigeria and ensure greater participation of the people in their own affairs. This was as a matter of fact, the surrounding essence of his 1946 Constitution.	C
37.	All the following except one spurred the nationalist drives in British West Africa A. the existence of diverse political parties B. the adoption of the policy of Assimilation C. the tolerance of nationalist newspapers D. unfair socio-political environment Show Content Detailed Solution The adoption of the policy of Assimilation is the correct answer. This Policy was directly adopted in the French West African Colonies and it slowed down the pace of nationalism unlike in the British West African colonies.	B
38.	The Lyttleton Constitution is often remarkable for all the following reasons except A. the introduction of a federal structure for Nigeria B. the grant of real legislative powers to the regional legislature C. recognition of the need to appoint Premiers in the regions D. the establishment of a public service commission Show Content Detailed Solution The establishment of a public service commission is the correct answer. This was a distinct achievement of the John Macpherson's 1951 Constitution.	D
39.	Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because A. the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources B. educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development C. the raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities D. the European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce Show Content Detailed Solution Although colonial rule contributed to social development as investments and infrastructures were built, however, 'the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit natural resources. A double-edged sword situation.	A
40.	The Nigerian Second Republic adopted a/an ... system of governance A. West-Minster B. British-styled Presidential C. American-styled Presidential D. Confederal Show Content Detailed Solution American-styled Presidential system is the correct answer. The British Parliamentary system was jettisoned for this witnessing Alhaji Shehu Shagari as the Executive President of Nigeria.	C

31.	The first African female President of the United Nations General Assembly is A. Elizabeth Rhoda B. Angie Brooks C. Queen Nziga D. Sirleaf Johnson Show Content Detailed Solution Angie Brooks is the correct answer. She was a Liberian diplomat and jurist, notable for being the only African female President of the United Nations General Assembly thus far.	B
32.	All except one of the following motivated the scramble for Africa A. the justification that the Western Powers have the responsibilities to civilise the Non-Western Countries B. an avenue for em-broadening foreign relations with Africa C. the need to boost the Western Economies D. that the colonies would gain access to superior European goods and influence Show Content Detailed Solution The imperialists were for every other reasons interested in Africa, except that they thought of it as an avenue to smoothen foreign relations with African States.	B
33.	The Nigerian Civil war ... A. lasted from 5th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970 B. was fought in actual essence to reintegrate and reunify Nigeria C. became inevitable because the Igbo felt that Nigeria may sooner or later divide D. lasted from 7th July, 1967 - 14th January, 1970 Show Content Detailed Solution The Nigerian Civil War which lasted from 6th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970 was fought as a result of the Gowon-Government's efforts to counter the struggle by the Igbos from breaking away from Nigeria. A reason for reintegration and reunification of Nigeria.	B
34.	King Jaja of Opobo was forcibly removed for ... A. conspiracy against the British colonialists B. his obstruction of commerce C. the attempt to declare the freedom of his people from colonial rule D. his resistance to slave trading Show Content Detailed Solution In 1887, King Jaja of Opobo was forcibly removed and exiled for obstruction of commerce.	B
35.	The head of the administration of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was titled A. High Commissioner B. Governor-General C. Lieutenant General D. Emir Show Content Detailed Solution High Commissioner is the correct answer. Lord Lugard was appointed as the High Commissioner of the Northern Protectorate in 1900.	A

36.	An inquiry into the need for a People-led and informed Constitution was central to ... regime A. Lyttleton's B. Clifford's C. Richard's D. Macpherson's Show Content Detailed Solution Arthur Richard had as his main priority a need to promote unity in Nigeria and ensure greater participation of the people in their own affairs. This was as a matter of fact, the surrounding essence of his 1946 Constitution.	C
37.	All the following except one spurred the nationalist drives in British West Africa A. the existence of diverse political parties B. the adoption of the policy of Assimilation C. the tolerance of nationalist newspapers D. unfair socio-political environment Show Content Detailed Solution The adoption of the policy of Assimilation is the correct answer. This Policy was directly adopted in the French West African Colonies and it slowed down the pace of nationalism unlike in the British West African colonies.	B
38.	The Lyttleton Constitution is often remarkable for all the following reasons except A. the introduction of a federal structure for Nigeria B. the grant of real legislative powers to the regional legislature C. recognition of the need to appoint Premiers in the regions D. the establishment of a public service commission Show Content Detailed Solution The establishment of a public service commission is the correct answer. This was a distinct achievement of the John Macpherson's 1951 Constitution.	D
39.	Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because A. the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources B. educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development C. the raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities D. the European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce Show Content Detailed Solution Although colonial rule contributed to social development as investments and infrastructures were built, however, 'the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit natural resources. A double-edged sword situation.	A
40.	The Nigerian Second Republic adopted a/an ... system of governance A. West-Minster B. British-styled Presidential C. American-styled Presidential D. Confederal Show Content Detailed Solution American-styled Presidential system is the correct answer. The British Parliamentary system was jettisoned for this witnessing Alhaji Shehu Shagari as the Executive President of Nigeria.	C

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