Year : 
1988
Title : 
Government
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

21 - 30 of 58 Questions

# Question Ans
21.

The following key factors which influenced Nigeria's foreign relations except

A. peaceful co-existence

B. economic dependence

C. non-interference

D. respect for territorial integrity

E. international co-operation

D

22.

The following independence of Nigeria was in 1945 with the coming to power in British of

A. Conservative Party

B. Tory Party

C. Liberal Party

D. Labour Party

E. Democratic Party

E

23.

Which of the following is not an accepted way of resolving international conflict?

A. Diplomacy

B. Propaganda

C. Non-militray use of force

D. Militray force (war)

E. Nuclear war

E

24.

The membership of the state in Nigeria is made up of

A. Federal Ministers

B. State commissioners

C. State governors

D. the leader of state and the traditional chiefs

E. the state governors and the head of state

E

25.

In the Oyo traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as the

A. Bales

B. Obas

C. Ogboni

D. Bashorun

E. Oyomesi

Detailed Solution

The Oyo Empire was not a hereditary monarchy, nor an absolute one. The Oyomesi chooses the Alaafin. He was not always directly related to his predecessor, although he did have to be descended from Oranyan (also known as Oranmiyan), a son of Oduduwa (also known as Odudua, Odua ) and to hail from the Ona Isokun ward (which is one of the three royal wards)
26.

The declaration of state of emergency in Western Nigeria was protected by the constitution of

A. 1954

B. 1951

C. 1960

D. 1963

E. 1948

C

27.

The primary purpose of the state is to

A. establish a system of law and order

B. train people to becaome good citizens

C. Cater for all the needs of the citizens

D. ensure the self sufficiency of its people

E. ensure that its people enjoy absolute freedom

A

28.

The Armed Forces Ruling Council came into existence under the

A. Buhari Administration

B. Gowon Administration

C. Ironsi Administration

D. Obasanjo Administration

E. Babangida Administration

E

29.

Which of the following is not a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization?

A. World Health Organization

B. The Food and Agriculture Organization

C. The International Labour Organization

D. The General Assembly

E. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

D

30.

The creation of the office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was accomplished in

A. 1951

B. 1954

C. 1957

D. 1959

E. 1960

C

21.

The following key factors which influenced Nigeria's foreign relations except

A. peaceful co-existence

B. economic dependence

C. non-interference

D. respect for territorial integrity

E. international co-operation

D

22.

The following independence of Nigeria was in 1945 with the coming to power in British of

A. Conservative Party

B. Tory Party

C. Liberal Party

D. Labour Party

E. Democratic Party

E

23.

Which of the following is not an accepted way of resolving international conflict?

A. Diplomacy

B. Propaganda

C. Non-militray use of force

D. Militray force (war)

E. Nuclear war

E

24.

The membership of the state in Nigeria is made up of

A. Federal Ministers

B. State commissioners

C. State governors

D. the leader of state and the traditional chiefs

E. the state governors and the head of state

E

25.

In the Oyo traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as the

A. Bales

B. Obas

C. Ogboni

D. Bashorun

E. Oyomesi

Detailed Solution

The Oyo Empire was not a hereditary monarchy, nor an absolute one. The Oyomesi chooses the Alaafin. He was not always directly related to his predecessor, although he did have to be descended from Oranyan (also known as Oranmiyan), a son of Oduduwa (also known as Odudua, Odua ) and to hail from the Ona Isokun ward (which is one of the three royal wards)
26.

The declaration of state of emergency in Western Nigeria was protected by the constitution of

A. 1954

B. 1951

C. 1960

D. 1963

E. 1948

C

27.

The primary purpose of the state is to

A. establish a system of law and order

B. train people to becaome good citizens

C. Cater for all the needs of the citizens

D. ensure the self sufficiency of its people

E. ensure that its people enjoy absolute freedom

A

28.

The Armed Forces Ruling Council came into existence under the

A. Buhari Administration

B. Gowon Administration

C. Ironsi Administration

D. Obasanjo Administration

E. Babangida Administration

E

29.

Which of the following is not a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization?

A. World Health Organization

B. The Food and Agriculture Organization

C. The International Labour Organization

D. The General Assembly

E. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

D

30.

The creation of the office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was accomplished in

A. 1951

B. 1954

C. 1957

D. 1959

E. 1960

C