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.

1,821.

The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in ________

A.

New York

B.

San Francisco

C.

Washington DC

D.

Los Angeles

Correct answer is B

The charter of the United Nations was signed on 26th June 1945 in San Francisco

1,822.

Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________

A.

have nothing to do with the superpowers

B.

not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations

C.

avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological learnings

D.

relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned movement

Correct answer is B

Non-alignment means the non-commitment of a nation on any international issue.

1,823.

Which of the following was the last to win independence from colonial rule ?

A.

Cote d'Ivoire

B.

Algeria

C.

Tanzania

D.

Angola

Correct answer is D

Angola gained independence from Portugual on the 11th November 1975.

Cote d'Ivoire 1958

Algeria 1962

Tanzania 1961

1,824.

The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________

A.

the ruling party may lose the election

B.

the winner may not poll an absolute majority

C.

it works against all opposition parties

D.

it works against all opposition parties

Correct answer is D

One of the disadvantages of plurality electoral system is the possibility of rigging the election in this system

1,825.

The Gulf War of 1990 is an indication that the U. N. O. is unable to _______

A.

ensure free world trade

B.

stop colonialism

C.

control armament

D.

ensure permanent world peace

Correct answer is D

The major purpose of U.N.O. is to keep peace throughout the world. The Gulf war was a disruption of peace, an indication that UNO is unable to ensure permanent world peace.