Government, 2014, JAMB Exam, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2014

Title :

Government

Exam :

JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

31 - 40 of 46 Questions

#	Question	Ans
31.	One of the major problems of Nigeria federalism is A. imbalance in the structure and sizes of units of federation B. pre-colonial administrative structure among the units of federation C. lack of revenue to cate for the demands of the federation D. inadequate manpower to fill vacancies Show Content Detailed Solution A much-criticized effect of the current type of federalism, of 36 states from previous pre civil war 3 regions is the creation of a political subclass of state bureaucracies, often headed by governors who are accused of and sometimes successfully prosecuted for, monetary corruption. There is an explanation video available below.	A
32.	Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural imbalance in the federation? A. increase in revenue allocation B. formation of political parties C. apointment of minister D. creation of states Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	D
33.	One feature of public corporations that was weakened by privatization is A. social harmony B. governmental control C. social control D. national immigration Show Content Detailed Solution Public corporations are formed by the government to provide goods and services to the citizens at low price. It has some specific features or characteristics such as government formation, government capital, government control. With Privatization there is little of no government intervention. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	A problem of public corporations in Nigeria is A. emphasis on subsidies B. wastage of resources C. choice of leadership D. public control Show Content Detailed Solution The following are the problems common to public corporation; these are: There is an explanation video available below.	B
35.	One of the main duties of the local government service commission is to A. create an enabling working environment for council workers B. handle requests for the creation of more local governments C. supervise and manage the personnel of local governments D. conduct election into local council Show Content Detailed Solution some of the functions performed by Local Government Service Commission: - Recruitment, Promotion, Deployment, Discipline and Transfer of Local Government Employees - Monitoring of activities of each Local Government/Local Council Development Area on Appointments, Discipline and Promotion of Local Government Employees - Appellate body for all petitions from aggrieved Local Government Employees on GL 06 and above; - Inter-State and Inter-Service transfer of Local Government/Local Council Development Areas Employees; - Liaison with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs There is an explanation video available below<	C
36.	The option A4 model was used in the conduct of the A. 1993 elections B. 1999 elections C. 2007 elections D. 1988 elections Show Content Detailed Solution In modern times, the open ballot, also known as Option A4, was first adopted in the Third Nigerian Republic during the 1993 Nigerian presidential election, an election widely considered by Nigerians as the freest and fairest in the country's political history. There is an explanation video available below.	A
37.	The review of Nigeria foreign policy under the Murtala-Obasanjo regime was done by A. Adedeji Commission B. Phillips Commission C. Udoji Commitee D. Aboyade Commitee Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
38.	Which of the following is a guiding principle of Nigeria's foreign policy? A. interference in the affairs of African Countries B. decolonisation of all African Countries C. total opposition to the cold war D. posting of only carrier diplomats as envoys Show Content Detailed Solution Nigerian foreign policy has been characterized by a focus on Africa as a regional power and by attachment to several fundamental principles: African unity and independence. There is an explanation video available below.	B
39.	The technical Aids Corps was established during the regime of A. Ibrahim Babangida B. Muhammadu Buhari C. Olusegun obasanjo D. Sani Abacha Show Content Detailed Solution Akinyemi was appointed Minister of External Affairs by military leader Ibrahim Babangida in 1985. While in this position, he originated the Technical Aid Corps (TAC), a program which sent Nigerian professionals overseas to engage in volunteer work. There is an explanation video available below.	A
40.	The granting of asylum to Charles Taylor by Nigeria was to A. defy the western powers B. control Liberia C. protect Nigeria in Liberia D. promote peace in Liberia Show Content Detailed Solution Charles Taylor was granted asylum to promote peace in Liberia There is an explanation video available below.	D

31.	One of the major problems of Nigeria federalism is A. imbalance in the structure and sizes of units of federation B. pre-colonial administrative structure among the units of federation C. lack of revenue to cate for the demands of the federation D. inadequate manpower to fill vacancies Show Content Detailed Solution A much-criticized effect of the current type of federalism, of 36 states from previous pre civil war 3 regions is the creation of a political subclass of state bureaucracies, often headed by governors who are accused of and sometimes successfully prosecuted for, monetary corruption. There is an explanation video available below.	A
32.	Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural imbalance in the federation? A. increase in revenue allocation B. formation of political parties C. apointment of minister D. creation of states Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	D
33.	One feature of public corporations that was weakened by privatization is A. social harmony B. governmental control C. social control D. national immigration Show Content Detailed Solution Public corporations are formed by the government to provide goods and services to the citizens at low price. It has some specific features or characteristics such as government formation, government capital, government control. With Privatization there is little of no government intervention. There is an explanation video available below.	B
34.	A problem of public corporations in Nigeria is A. emphasis on subsidies B. wastage of resources C. choice of leadership D. public control Show Content Detailed Solution The following are the problems common to public corporation; these are: There is an explanation video available below.	B
35.	One of the main duties of the local government service commission is to A. create an enabling working environment for council workers B. handle requests for the creation of more local governments C. supervise and manage the personnel of local governments D. conduct election into local council Show Content Detailed Solution some of the functions performed by Local Government Service Commission: - Recruitment, Promotion, Deployment, Discipline and Transfer of Local Government Employees - Monitoring of activities of each Local Government/Local Council Development Area on Appointments, Discipline and Promotion of Local Government Employees - Appellate body for all petitions from aggrieved Local Government Employees on GL 06 and above; - Inter-State and Inter-Service transfer of Local Government/Local Council Development Areas Employees; - Liaison with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs There is an explanation video available below<	C

36.	The option A4 model was used in the conduct of the A. 1993 elections B. 1999 elections C. 2007 elections D. 1988 elections Show Content Detailed Solution In modern times, the open ballot, also known as Option A4, was first adopted in the Third Nigerian Republic during the 1993 Nigerian presidential election, an election widely considered by Nigerians as the freest and fairest in the country's political history. There is an explanation video available below.	A
37.	The review of Nigeria foreign policy under the Murtala-Obasanjo regime was done by A. Adedeji Commission B. Phillips Commission C. Udoji Commitee D. Aboyade Commitee Show Content Detailed Solution There is an explanation video available below.	A
38.	Which of the following is a guiding principle of Nigeria's foreign policy? A. interference in the affairs of African Countries B. decolonisation of all African Countries C. total opposition to the cold war D. posting of only carrier diplomats as envoys Show Content Detailed Solution Nigerian foreign policy has been characterized by a focus on Africa as a regional power and by attachment to several fundamental principles: African unity and independence. There is an explanation video available below.	B
39.	The technical Aids Corps was established during the regime of A. Ibrahim Babangida B. Muhammadu Buhari C. Olusegun obasanjo D. Sani Abacha Show Content Detailed Solution Akinyemi was appointed Minister of External Affairs by military leader Ibrahim Babangida in 1985. While in this position, he originated the Technical Aid Corps (TAC), a program which sent Nigerian professionals overseas to engage in volunteer work. There is an explanation video available below.	A
40.	The granting of asylum to Charles Taylor by Nigeria was to A. defy the western powers B. control Liberia C. protect Nigeria in Liberia D. promote peace in Liberia Show Content Detailed Solution Charles Taylor was granted asylum to promote peace in Liberia There is an explanation video available below.	D