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.

2,141.

The general Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the

A.

persistent implementation of discriminatory laws

B.

disparity in the criteria for employment

C.

harshness in trade laws as it concerns the Africans

D.

government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowances

Correct answer is D

The strike began after the British colonial acting governor refused to give in by increasing 50%  wages of skilled Africans in the government railway service to meet the increased cost of living and a minimum of 60 cents daily for unskilled and temporary employed Africans in the employ of the railway 

2,142.

In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele

A.

was the one led by the army

B.

ensured the safety of all trade routes

C.

ensured good governance of the districts

D.

mobilised the army

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,143.

In the per-colonial Hausa political system, the madawaki performed the function of

A.

Minister of interior

B.

Minister of works

C.

Minister of education

D.

Minister of defence

Correct answer is D

In the Hausa Pre-colonial Political Systems in Nigeria The Madaki (Madawaki) was the commander of the army.

2,144.

The body that is responsible for the appointment, discipline, promotion and dismissal of civil servants

A.

Civil service commission

B.

Ministry of labour and productivity

C.

ministry of establishment

D.

bureau for police service reforms

Correct answer is A

A civil service commission is a government agency that is constituted by legislature to regulate the employment and working conditions of civil servants, oversee hiring and promotions, and promote the values of the public service.

2,145.

Which of the following is not a dimension of public opinion?

A.

intensity

B.

substance

C.

polling

D.

orientation

Correct answer is B

The four dimensions of public opinion are Direction, stability, intensity, and salience. 
Direction; (which solution do you take?)
Stability; (durability of your stance)
Distribution; (degree of consensus/polarization
Intensity; (strength of people's attitudes)