Year :
1991
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 59 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
The major factor underlying the first military coup in Nigeria was A. economic depression B. power dunkenness of leaders C. breakdown of law and order D. public opinion E. bribery and corruption |
E |
| 2. |
The Legislative Council under the 1946 constitution in Nigeria has a total of A. 40 members B. 45 members C. 48 members D. 50 members E. 55 members |
B |
| 3. |
The founder and edit of the West African Pilot was A. Herbert Macaulay B. Enrest Okoli C. Chife Obafemi Awolowo D. Nnadi Azikiwe E. Dr Kwame Nkrumah |
D |
| 4. |
Article 3 of the North Atlantic Charter of 1941 recognized the A. rule of law B. fundamental rights of man C. rights and duties of citizens D. rights of the people to choose their own from of government E. rights of man to own private properties |
D |
| 5. |
Which of the following was not a result of nationalist activities in West Africa? A. Development of many political parties B. Rapid political and constitutional development C. Gradual movement towards independence D. Developement in education |
B |
| 6. |
African members of the Commonwealth of Nationals include all the following nations group except A. Nigeria Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, The Gambia B. Kenya, Zambia, The Gambia, Malawi, Tanzania C. Nigeria, Kenya, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ghana D. Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana E. Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia Detailed SolutionKenya, 12 December 1963 as a Realm – became a Republic on 12 December 1964Nigeria, 1 October 1960 as a Realm – became a Republic on 1 October 1963 – suspended between 11 November 1995 and 29 May 1999 Sierra Leone, 27 April 1961 as a Realm – became a Republic 19 April 1971 Ghana, 6 March 1957 as a Realm – became a Republic 1 July 1960 Guinea is not a member of Common wealth The above mentioned countries did not joined as an Independent country/group, they joined Commonwealth Realms. |
|
| 7. |
Which of the following organs of the OAU approves the organization's annual budget? The A. Secretariat B. Council of Ministers C. Assembly of Heads of State and Govrnment D. Economic and Social Commission E. Liberation Committee |
B |
| 8. |
The ten non-permanent members of the Un Security are elected by A. a two- third majority of the General Assembly for a period of two years B. a simple majority of the General Assmby for a period of two years C. a two-third majority of the General Assembly for a period of one year D. a simple majority of the General Assembly for a period of one year E. the Security Council and the General Assembly |
B |
| 9. |
The Secretary-General of the UN occupies a peculiar position because he is A. the secretary to all organs of the UN B. appointed by General Assmebly C. a member of the Security Council D. responsible to the UN and not to individual government E. assisted by several other secretarial staff |
D |
| 10. |
Which of the following is not a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization? A. Food and Agriculture Organization B. international Labour Organization C. international Monetary Fund D. World Health Organization E. Economic and Social Council |
E |
| 1. |
The major factor underlying the first military coup in Nigeria was A. economic depression B. power dunkenness of leaders C. breakdown of law and order D. public opinion E. bribery and corruption |
E |
| 2. |
The Legislative Council under the 1946 constitution in Nigeria has a total of A. 40 members B. 45 members C. 48 members D. 50 members E. 55 members |
B |
| 3. |
The founder and edit of the West African Pilot was A. Herbert Macaulay B. Enrest Okoli C. Chife Obafemi Awolowo D. Nnadi Azikiwe E. Dr Kwame Nkrumah |
D |
| 4. |
Article 3 of the North Atlantic Charter of 1941 recognized the A. rule of law B. fundamental rights of man C. rights and duties of citizens D. rights of the people to choose their own from of government E. rights of man to own private properties |
D |
| 5. |
Which of the following was not a result of nationalist activities in West Africa? A. Development of many political parties B. Rapid political and constitutional development C. Gradual movement towards independence D. Developement in education |
B |
| 6. |
African members of the Commonwealth of Nationals include all the following nations group except A. Nigeria Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, The Gambia B. Kenya, Zambia, The Gambia, Malawi, Tanzania C. Nigeria, Kenya, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ghana D. Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana E. Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia Detailed SolutionKenya, 12 December 1963 as a Realm – became a Republic on 12 December 1964Nigeria, 1 October 1960 as a Realm – became a Republic on 1 October 1963 – suspended between 11 November 1995 and 29 May 1999 Sierra Leone, 27 April 1961 as a Realm – became a Republic 19 April 1971 Ghana, 6 March 1957 as a Realm – became a Republic 1 July 1960 Guinea is not a member of Common wealth The above mentioned countries did not joined as an Independent country/group, they joined Commonwealth Realms. |
|
| 7. |
Which of the following organs of the OAU approves the organization's annual budget? The A. Secretariat B. Council of Ministers C. Assembly of Heads of State and Govrnment D. Economic and Social Commission E. Liberation Committee |
B |
| 8. |
The ten non-permanent members of the Un Security are elected by A. a two- third majority of the General Assembly for a period of two years B. a simple majority of the General Assmby for a period of two years C. a two-third majority of the General Assembly for a period of one year D. a simple majority of the General Assembly for a period of one year E. the Security Council and the General Assembly |
B |
| 9. |
The Secretary-General of the UN occupies a peculiar position because he is A. the secretary to all organs of the UN B. appointed by General Assmebly C. a member of the Security Council D. responsible to the UN and not to individual government E. assisted by several other secretarial staff |
D |
| 10. |
Which of the following is not a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization? A. Food and Agriculture Organization B. international Labour Organization C. international Monetary Fund D. World Health Organization E. Economic and Social Council |
E |