Government Questions and Answers
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through _________
assimilation
decentralization
association
direct rule
Correct answer is D
Direct colonial rule is a form of colonialism that involves the establishment of a centralized foreign authority within a territory, which is run by colonial officials.
One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to
settle disputes among African nations
eradicate poverty
betray corrupt African leaders
protect African citizens
Correct answer is B
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is a socio-economic flagship Programme of the African Union (AU). NEPAD's four primary objectivesare to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable growth and development, integrateAfrica in the world economy and accelerate the empowerment of women.
A political party is significant because it _____?
stimulates political rancour
encourages electoral malpractices
seeks political power
settles disputes
Correct answer is C
The presence of the political party is actually a healthy situation for the nation. It gives the people a choice to make a more evolved and effective decision.
The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for
democratization of local governments
initiating colonial policies
fighting for the interest of the people
working with traditional rulers
Correct answer is B
He was responsible for the administration of the colonies. One of the functions of the Secretary of State was to advise the British Crown on persons who could be appointed as Governors for the British colonies.
Colonial administration in West Africa was-a result of
a need for a new environment
the desire to under-develop West Africa
a need for raw materials and markets
the urge to introduce western education
Correct answer is C
The purpose of colonization was to serve as a source of inexpensive labor and natural resources. Most colonists had faced difficult lives in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, or Germany. They came to the Africa to escape poverty, warfare, political turmoil, famine and disease. They believed colonial life offered new opportunities.