History, 2002, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2002

Title :

History

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
21.	The 1945 General Strike was led by A. Herbert Macaulay B. Michael Imoudu C. Wahab Goodluck D. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti. Show Content Detailed Solution Goodluck was a trade union leader in the 1970’s Macaulay a nationalist in the colonial days while Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a woman detorist.	B
22.	The objective of the 1934 legislation imposing quotas on imported goods from non-British sources was to A. develop Nigerian industries B. increase Nigeria’s Gross National Product C. exclude cheap Japanese textiles D. regulate trade between Nigeria and other countries.	C
23.	The Tin Producers’ Association was formed in 1929 to A. increase the production of tin B. alleviate the hardship of miners C. regulate the supply of tin D. introduce modern methods of production. Show Content Detailed Solution Unrestricted production of the mineral would lead to the fall in pricest.	C
24.	One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that A. it was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations B. the official members of the legislature were too many C. it could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems D. it did not cater for the interest of the minorities.	A
25.	A major recommendation of the Henry Willink Commission was the A. protection of special interests B. creation of more administrative units C. inclusion of a bill of rights in the 1960 Constitution D. need to ensure the educational rights of the people.	C
26.	The political party with the most radical orientation in the First Republic was the A. NEPU B. NPC C. NCNC D. AG. Show Content Detailed Solution The party championed the interest of the local populace - the talakawas i.e. it sought to change the status – quo, a move which made the tradition rulers to distance themselves from the party.	A
27.	The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was A. Chief Michael Okpara B. Nnamdi Azikiwe C. Akanu Ibiam D. Ukpabi Asika. Show Content Detailed Solution Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe had relinguished his position as Premier in 1959 and later became the first indigenous Governor- General at independence; he was succeeded by Dr. Okpara Akanu Ibiam was the Regional Governor while Ukpabi Asika was the Administrator of the East Central state under Gowon between 1967 and 1975.	A
28.	The Nigerian National Alliance won the 1964 Federal Election by a landslide because the A. party was popular with the masses B. United Progressive Grand Alliance boycotted it C. opposition parties were poorly organized D. party represented the aspirations of the minority groups Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria’s economy in the region rested almost entirely on petroleum; the regime was one of the most corrupt in Nigeria’s political history; the Technical Aid Corps was established under the Military Administration of Olusegun Obasanjo.	A
29.	Which of the following served as a commander of the ECOMOG? A. Bashir Magashi B. Victor Malu C. Ishaya Bamaiyi D. Sam Tella.	B
30.	Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his A. military recruitment and training B. Islamic reform movement C. war against the French D. war against rebellious neighbours.	C

21.	The 1945 General Strike was led by A. Herbert Macaulay B. Michael Imoudu C. Wahab Goodluck D. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti. Show Content Detailed Solution Goodluck was a trade union leader in the 1970’s Macaulay a nationalist in the colonial days while Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a woman detorist.	B
22.	The objective of the 1934 legislation imposing quotas on imported goods from non-British sources was to A. develop Nigerian industries B. increase Nigeria’s Gross National Product C. exclude cheap Japanese textiles D. regulate trade between Nigeria and other countries.	C
23.	The Tin Producers’ Association was formed in 1929 to A. increase the production of tin B. alleviate the hardship of miners C. regulate the supply of tin D. introduce modern methods of production. Show Content Detailed Solution Unrestricted production of the mineral would lead to the fall in pricest.	C
24.	One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that A. it was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations B. the official members of the legislature were too many C. it could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems D. it did not cater for the interest of the minorities.	A
25.	A major recommendation of the Henry Willink Commission was the A. protection of special interests B. creation of more administrative units C. inclusion of a bill of rights in the 1960 Constitution D. need to ensure the educational rights of the people.	C

26.	The political party with the most radical orientation in the First Republic was the A. NEPU B. NPC C. NCNC D. AG. Show Content Detailed Solution The party championed the interest of the local populace - the talakawas i.e. it sought to change the status – quo, a move which made the tradition rulers to distance themselves from the party.	A
27.	The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was A. Chief Michael Okpara B. Nnamdi Azikiwe C. Akanu Ibiam D. Ukpabi Asika. Show Content Detailed Solution Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe had relinguished his position as Premier in 1959 and later became the first indigenous Governor- General at independence; he was succeeded by Dr. Okpara Akanu Ibiam was the Regional Governor while Ukpabi Asika was the Administrator of the East Central state under Gowon between 1967 and 1975.	A
28.	The Nigerian National Alliance won the 1964 Federal Election by a landslide because the A. party was popular with the masses B. United Progressive Grand Alliance boycotted it C. opposition parties were poorly organized D. party represented the aspirations of the minority groups Show Content Detailed Solution Nigeria’s economy in the region rested almost entirely on petroleum; the regime was one of the most corrupt in Nigeria’s political history; the Technical Aid Corps was established under the Military Administration of Olusegun Obasanjo.	A
29.	Which of the following served as a commander of the ECOMOG? A. Bashir Magashi B. Victor Malu C. Ishaya Bamaiyi D. Sam Tella.	B
30.	Samori Toure adopted the ‘scorched earth’ policy in his A. military recruitment and training B. Islamic reform movement C. war against the French D. war against rebellious neighbours.	C