Government, 2003, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2003

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
31.	Financial allocations to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called A. revenue allocation B. reimbursement C. statutory allocation D. matching grant Show Content Detailed Solution Financial allocations to local government by the federal or the state governments to supplement the cost of a project is called matching grants. Local governments in turn give matching grants to communities or institutions for completion of certain projects such as schools.	D
32.	A problem of Nigeria federalism that was resolved by the supreme court between the federal government and littoral states centered on resource A. maximization B. generation C. derivation D. control Show Content Detailed Solution A problem of Nigeria federalism that was resolved by the supreme court between the federal government and littoral states centered on resource control	D
33.	The military Head of State during the Third Republic was A. General Olusegun Obasanjo B. General Ibrahim Babangida C. General Murtala Muhammed D. General Sani Abacha Show Content Detailed Solution The military Head of State during the Third Republic was General Ibrahim Babangida. The regime established two political parties, NRC and SDP. All the states had elected governors as well as state legislators. Every local government in the country was also run by elected chairmen and Councillors. That was the time Ibrahim Babangida took up the name ''Mr President.''	B
34.	In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the A. NEPU B. UMBC C. NCNC D. NPC Show Content Detailed Solution In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the NPC. The Northern People's Congress (NPC) was founded in October 1951. It sprang up from the northern cultural organization known as Jamiyy or Mutanen Arewa which was founded in 1949. NPC was highly dominated by the Hausa Fulani. Throughout its existence, it controlled the northern regional government. In the centre, it some times formed coalition government with NCNC. UMBC and NEPU were some of its oppsing political parties in the northern regional house of assembly.	D
35.	One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon Regime was its failure to A. honour the promise to hand over power B. promote some officers by the armed forces C. try politicians in detention D. create new states Show Content Detailed Solution One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon Regime was its failure to honour the promise to hand over power. The regime could not keep to the proposed date for return to civil rule. Other reasons were as follows: 1. Mismanagement 2. Disillusionment with the government 3. Disregard of public opinion 4. Port congestion 5. Indecision of the part of the government 6. Issue of 1973 census 7. High rate of corruption.	A
36.	The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to the A. Nigerian police B. federal government C. local government D. civil service Show Content Detailed Solution The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to local government. Some of the important features of the reform are: 1. Introduction of uniform system 2. Federal government became directly involved in the running of local government 3. Introduction of local government service commission. 4. Special functions of local government eg Primary education. 5. Full time chairmen and supervisory Councillors. 6. Exclusion of traditional rulers from local government councils 7. Grants 8. Election of chairmen and Councillors 9. Establishment of t	C
37.	The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over A. trade B. exploration rights C. territory D. fishing rights Show Content Detailed Solution The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over territory. The people of Cameroun have been calming that Bakasi pennisula belongs to them. But Nigeria strongly maintains that the pennisula is one of her territories.	C
38.	Nigeria's influence in OPEC is determined by the A. volume of her oil revenue B. sizes of her refineries C. accesibility of her oil fields D. low sulphur content of her crude Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's influence in OPEC is determined by volume of oil revenue. Nigeria has its own trust fund which is estimated at about ninety million naria in the African Development Bank (ADB). From this aid is given to needy countries. This marvelous achievement is due to the volume of Nigeria's oil revenues. This in no small measure boosts the economy of Nigeria.	A
39.	The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by A. propaganda B. national interest C. military power D. diplomacy Show Content Detailed Solution The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by national interest. National interest should be said to be the basis of Nigeria's foreign policy while others revolve around it. Other factors that influence Nigeria's foreign policy are: 1. Size of the country 2. Population 3. Geographical location 4. Type of government/previous government. 5. Historical background 6. Public opinion 7. Ideology 8. Industrial/Technological strength 9. Military strength 10. E	B
40.	Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the A. Shagari Regime B. Buhari Regime C. Gowon Regime D. Babangida Regime Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the Buhari Regime. The attempt to kidnap Alhaji Umaru Dikko and bring him back to Nigeria to answer charges brought against him was foiled by the British police. This strained the relationship between Nigeria and Britain in such a way that both countries recalled their ambassadors even though relations were normalized later.	B

31.	Financial allocations to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called A. revenue allocation B. reimbursement C. statutory allocation D. matching grant Show Content Detailed Solution Financial allocations to local government by the federal or the state governments to supplement the cost of a project is called matching grants. Local governments in turn give matching grants to communities or institutions for completion of certain projects such as schools.	D
32.	A problem of Nigeria federalism that was resolved by the supreme court between the federal government and littoral states centered on resource A. maximization B. generation C. derivation D. control Show Content Detailed Solution A problem of Nigeria federalism that was resolved by the supreme court between the federal government and littoral states centered on resource control	D
33.	The military Head of State during the Third Republic was A. General Olusegun Obasanjo B. General Ibrahim Babangida C. General Murtala Muhammed D. General Sani Abacha Show Content Detailed Solution The military Head of State during the Third Republic was General Ibrahim Babangida. The regime established two political parties, NRC and SDP. All the states had elected governors as well as state legislators. Every local government in the country was also run by elected chairmen and Councillors. That was the time Ibrahim Babangida took up the name ''Mr President.''	B
34.	In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the A. NEPU B. UMBC C. NCNC D. NPC Show Content Detailed Solution In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the NPC. The Northern People's Congress (NPC) was founded in October 1951. It sprang up from the northern cultural organization known as Jamiyy or Mutanen Arewa which was founded in 1949. NPC was highly dominated by the Hausa Fulani. Throughout its existence, it controlled the northern regional government. In the centre, it some times formed coalition government with NCNC. UMBC and NEPU were some of its oppsing political parties in the northern regional house of assembly.	D
35.	One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon Regime was its failure to A. honour the promise to hand over power B. promote some officers by the armed forces C. try politicians in detention D. create new states Show Content Detailed Solution One of the reasons advanced for the overthrow of the Gowon Regime was its failure to honour the promise to hand over power. The regime could not keep to the proposed date for return to civil rule. Other reasons were as follows: 1. Mismanagement 2. Disillusionment with the government 3. Disregard of public opinion 4. Port congestion 5. Indecision of the part of the government 6. Issue of 1973 census 7. High rate of corruption.	A

36.	The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to the A. Nigerian police B. federal government C. local government D. civil service Show Content Detailed Solution The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to local government. Some of the important features of the reform are: 1. Introduction of uniform system 2. Federal government became directly involved in the running of local government 3. Introduction of local government service commission. 4. Special functions of local government eg Primary education. 5. Full time chairmen and supervisory Councillors. 6. Exclusion of traditional rulers from local government councils 7. Grants 8. Election of chairmen and Councillors 9. Establishment of t	C
37.	The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over A. trade B. exploration rights C. territory D. fishing rights Show Content Detailed Solution The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over territory. The people of Cameroun have been calming that Bakasi pennisula belongs to them. But Nigeria strongly maintains that the pennisula is one of her territories.	C
38.	Nigeria's influence in OPEC is determined by the A. volume of her oil revenue B. sizes of her refineries C. accesibility of her oil fields D. low sulphur content of her crude Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's influence in OPEC is determined by volume of oil revenue. Nigeria has its own trust fund which is estimated at about ninety million naria in the African Development Bank (ADB). From this aid is given to needy countries. This marvelous achievement is due to the volume of Nigeria's oil revenues. This in no small measure boosts the economy of Nigeria.	A
39.	The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by A. propaganda B. national interest C. military power D. diplomacy Show Content Detailed Solution The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by national interest. National interest should be said to be the basis of Nigeria's foreign policy while others revolve around it. Other factors that influence Nigeria's foreign policy are: 1. Size of the country 2. Population 3. Geographical location 4. Type of government/previous government. 5. Historical background 6. Public opinion 7. Ideology 8. Industrial/Technological strength 9. Military strength 10. E	B
40.	Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the A. Shagari Regime B. Buhari Regime C. Gowon Regime D. Babangida Regime Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the Buhari Regime. The attempt to kidnap Alhaji Umaru Dikko and bring him back to Nigeria to answer charges brought against him was foiled by the British police. This strained the relationship between Nigeria and Britain in such a way that both countries recalled their ambassadors even though relations were normalized later.	B