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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41.	Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her A. military strenght B. successes in UN elective offices C. contribution to global peace D. financial contributions Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by the contributions to global peace. Nigeria has been contributing much financially, morally, etc, to the liberation movements which is one of the main principles of the United Nations Organization. For instance, Michael Olisa et el (1991) pointed out that the prominent role which Nigeria played in the United Nations from the 1970s brought about its permanent representation in the UN. In addition, Leslie Harriman was appointed the chairman of the special committee against apartheid. Nigeria has also played prominent and satisfactory roles in conflict resolution.	C
42.	Nigeria's Non-Alignment Policy is constrained by her A. strong ties with Western powers B. membership of the ECOWAS C. Afrocentric posture D. membership of the UNO Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's Non-Alignment Policy is constrained by her strong ties with Western powers. The strong grip on world economy by western nations through their control of International Monetary Fund (IMF)and World Bank has made members of non-aligned movement of which Nigeria is one of them to abandon their policy of neutrality to become more aligned than ever.	A
43.	The main constraint on Nigeria-Francophone West African cooperation is A. cultural differences B. ideological differences C. economic differences D. poor road network Show Content Detailed Solution The main constraint on Nigeria-Francophone West African cooperation is cultural differences	A
44.	The majority of the OPEC members are from A. Latin America B. The Middle East Countries C. Asia D. Africa Show Content Detailed Solution The majority of the OPEC members are the middle east countries. The countries include: 1. Iran 2. Iraq 3. Kuwait 4. Saudi Arabia 5. Quatar 6. UAE	B
45.	The non-British colony which is a member of the Common wealth is A. Rwanda B. Guinea-Bissau C. Mozambique D. Eritrea Show Content Detailed Solution The non-British colony which is a member of the Common wealth is Eritrea. Eritrea became politically independent in 1993, with Italy as former colonial master.	D
46.	The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of A. a common currency B. commitment by members C. uniform ideology D. a common customs union Show Content Detailed Solution The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of common currency. This makes financial transactions difficult among member nations. Other problems include: 1. The high rate of poverty 2. The existence of other sub-regional organizations e.g CEAO. 3. Language barrier 4. The problem of refugees and displaced persons. 5. Similarity in agricultural products.	A
47.	The ECOWAS Treaty was reviewed in 1991 to A. accomodate the interest of France B. make it responsive to new challenges C. accomodate extra sub-regional interests D. mobilize ECOMOG Show Content Detailed Solution The ECOWAS Treaty was reviewed in 1991 to accomodate extra sub-regional interests	C
48.	The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in A. Washington,D.C B. Paris C. London D. The Hague Show Content Detailed Solution The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is at Hague in the Court of Justice is at Hague in the Netherlands. The court is composed of fifteen judges. The judges are elected independently by the security council and the general assembly. It elects its own president and vice president, a registrar and other officers. Only nations and not individuals can bring cases to the court.	D
49.	The independent African countries that signed the OAU Charter on May 25th 1963 were A. Togo and Sierra Leone B. Morocco and Angola C. Togo and Morocco D. Chad and Gambia E. none of the above Show Content Detailed Solution The independent African countries that signed the OAU Charter on May 25th 1963 in this context were as follows: \(\begin{array}{c\|c} & \text{Country} & \text{Year of Independence}\\ \hline 1. & \text{Togo} & \text{27th April 1960}\\ 2. & \text{Sierra leone} & \text{22nd April 1961} \\ 3. & \text{Morocco} & \text{20th March 1956} \\ 4. & \text{Angola} & \text{11th Nov. 1975} \\ 5. & \text{Chad} & \text{11the Aug. 1960} \\ 6. & \text{Gambia} & \text{18th Feb. 1965}\end{array}\) Automatically, Angola and Gambia are ruled out in the context as they obtained independence after the charter had been signed. Then ''A''-Togo and	E
50.	The tenure of the President of the UN Security Council is A. two years B. one month C. six months D. one year Show Content Detailed Solution The tenure of the President of the UN Security Council is one month. The Security Council has fifteen members out of which five are permanent members. The permanent members are as follows: 1. United States of America (USA) 2. China 3. Britain 4. France and 5. Soviet Union or Russia. The permanent members are elected by the council and general assembly for a term of two years. The president of the security council of the United Nations is held for one month and this is done in rotation.	B

41.	Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by her A. military strenght B. successes in UN elective offices C. contribution to global peace D. financial contributions Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's high standing in the UN General Assembly is underscored by the contributions to global peace. Nigeria has been contributing much financially, morally, etc, to the liberation movements which is one of the main principles of the United Nations Organization. For instance, Michael Olisa et el (1991) pointed out that the prominent role which Nigeria played in the United Nations from the 1970s brought about its permanent representation in the UN. In addition, Leslie Harriman was appointed the chairman of the special committee against apartheid. Nigeria has also played prominent and satisfactory roles in conflict resolution.	C
42.	Nigeria's Non-Alignment Policy is constrained by her A. strong ties with Western powers B. membership of the ECOWAS C. Afrocentric posture D. membership of the UNO Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria's Non-Alignment Policy is constrained by her strong ties with Western powers. The strong grip on world economy by western nations through their control of International Monetary Fund (IMF)and World Bank has made members of non-aligned movement of which Nigeria is one of them to abandon their policy of neutrality to become more aligned than ever.	A
43.	The main constraint on Nigeria-Francophone West African cooperation is A. cultural differences B. ideological differences C. economic differences D. poor road network Show Content Detailed Solution The main constraint on Nigeria-Francophone West African cooperation is cultural differences	A
44.	The majority of the OPEC members are from A. Latin America B. The Middle East Countries C. Asia D. Africa Show Content Detailed Solution The majority of the OPEC members are the middle east countries. The countries include: 1. Iran 2. Iraq 3. Kuwait 4. Saudi Arabia 5. Quatar 6. UAE	B
45.	The non-British colony which is a member of the Common wealth is A. Rwanda B. Guinea-Bissau C. Mozambique D. Eritrea Show Content Detailed Solution The non-British colony which is a member of the Common wealth is Eritrea. Eritrea became politically independent in 1993, with Italy as former colonial master.	D

46.	The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of A. a common currency B. commitment by members C. uniform ideology D. a common customs union Show Content Detailed Solution The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of common currency. This makes financial transactions difficult among member nations. Other problems include: 1. The high rate of poverty 2. The existence of other sub-regional organizations e.g CEAO. 3. Language barrier 4. The problem of refugees and displaced persons. 5. Similarity in agricultural products.	A
47.	The ECOWAS Treaty was reviewed in 1991 to A. accomodate the interest of France B. make it responsive to new challenges C. accomodate extra sub-regional interests D. mobilize ECOMOG Show Content Detailed Solution The ECOWAS Treaty was reviewed in 1991 to accomodate extra sub-regional interests	C
48.	The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in A. Washington,D.C B. Paris C. London D. The Hague Show Content Detailed Solution The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is at Hague in the Court of Justice is at Hague in the Netherlands. The court is composed of fifteen judges. The judges are elected independently by the security council and the general assembly. It elects its own president and vice president, a registrar and other officers. Only nations and not individuals can bring cases to the court.	D
49.	The independent African countries that signed the OAU Charter on May 25th 1963 were A. Togo and Sierra Leone B. Morocco and Angola C. Togo and Morocco D. Chad and Gambia E. none of the above Show Content Detailed Solution The independent African countries that signed the OAU Charter on May 25th 1963 in this context were as follows: \(\begin{array}{c\|c} & \text{Country} & \text{Year of Independence}\\ \hline 1. & \text{Togo} & \text{27th April 1960}\\ 2. & \text{Sierra leone} & \text{22nd April 1961} \\ 3. & \text{Morocco} & \text{20th March 1956} \\ 4. & \text{Angola} & \text{11th Nov. 1975} \\ 5. & \text{Chad} & \text{11the Aug. 1960} \\ 6. & \text{Gambia} & \text{18th Feb. 1965}\end{array}\) Automatically, Angola and Gambia are ruled out in the context as they obtained independence after the charter had been signed. Then ''A''-Togo and	E
50.	The tenure of the President of the UN Security Council is A. two years B. one month C. six months D. one year Show Content Detailed Solution The tenure of the President of the UN Security Council is one month. The Security Council has fifteen members out of which five are permanent members. The permanent members are as follows: 1. United States of America (USA) 2. China 3. Britain 4. France and 5. Soviet Union or Russia. The permanent members are elected by the council and general assembly for a term of two years. The president of the security council of the United Nations is held for one month and this is done in rotation.	B