Government questions and answers

Government Questions and Answers

Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.

1,696.

Which Nigerian leader advocated for the New Partnership for Africa's Development(NEPAD)?

A.

Olusegun Obasanjo

B.

Yakubu Gowon

C.

Muhammadu Buhari

D.

Shehu Shagari

Correct answer is A

The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was advocated for by Olusegun Obasanjo, who was the President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. NEPAD is a socio-economic development tool of the African Union that aims to provide an overarching vision and policy framework for accelerating economic co-operation and integration among African countries.

1,697.

The process of selecting candidates to represent a political party in elections is known as

A.

campaigning

B.

primaries

C.

electioneering

D.

lobbying

Correct answer is B

The process of selecting candidates to represent a political party in elections is known as primaries. In the primary election, party members or delegates vote for their preferred candidate from a list of candidates. The winner of the primary election becomes the party's candidate in the general election.

1,698.

The electoral system used in Nigeria is primarily based on __________

A.

mixed-member proportional

B.

preferential voting

C.

first-past-the-post

D.

proportional representation

Correct answer is C

The electoral system used in Nigeria is primarily based on the first-past-the-post system. This means that the candidate with the most votes in an election wins, regardless of whether they have a majority of the total votes. This system is used in Nigeria's presidential, gubernatorial, and legislative elections.

1,699.

Nigeria shares its longest border with which West African country?

A.

Niger

B.

Chad

C.

Ghana

D.

Benin

Correct answer is A

Nigeria shares its longest border with Niger. The border between Nigeria and Niger is approximately 1,497 kilometers long, making it Nigeria's longest international border.

1,700.

The Commonwealth of Nations was initially known as

A.

British Commonwealth

B.

Imperial Commonwealth

C.

Commonwealth Realm

D.

League of Nations

Correct answer is A

The Commonwealth of Nations was initially known as the British Commonwealth. It was created as a way for countries that were formerly part of the British Empire to maintain political, economic, and social connections.