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.

2,111.

The first Governor-General of Nigeria was

A.

Lord Lugard

B.

Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe

C.

Sir James Robertson

D.

(the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi

Correct answer is A

Fredrick Lord Lugard 1914-1919

2,112.

A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to

A.

take charge of local administration

B.

stop ritual killings

C.

prevent tribal wars

D.

supervise native courts and markets

Correct answer is A

Since they are uneducated able men, most probably where the white felt they can be functional is the above function.

2,113.

How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?

A.

4

B.

12

C.

19

D.

21

Correct answer is B

Option B is the answer. Gen. Yakubu Gowon actually created these states to decentralize the (Igbos) Biafra sovereignty.

2,114.

In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the

A.

year the British established their rule over Nigeria

B.

beginning of first world war

C.

year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria

D.

year the railway system was completed

Correct answer is C

The answer to this question is C because prior to the component body now known as Nigeria we were administered differently (i.e) The North and south protectorate. So it was this year that both protectorate was amalgamated. Option A is an understatement because prior to 1914 British has established its tentacle all over, then not Nigeria, however this were made in badges (i.e) Royal Niger company, U. A. C, Lever brothers e t c

2,115.

A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it

A.

emphasizes political differences

B.

makes accountability difficult

C.

negates freedom of association

D.

delays decision-making.

Correct answer is B

B is the right option because its type of leadership does not account to any anybody or group.Again , since it’s a ONE MAN MOPOL, no individual or group checkmates his activity . As a result misappropriation e t c would be on increase.