JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 132

656.

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was

A.

seen as an instrument of impoverishment

B.

promulgated without consultation with the people

C.

perceived to abolish the federal system

D.

considered as alien

Correct answer is C

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was perceived to abolish the federal system. General Ironsi's Unification Decree 34 of May 24, 1966 was interpreted by some sections of the country especially the Northerners as a step of concentrating power in the hands of particular tribe.

657.

The highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime was the

A.

Provisional Ruling Council

B.

Armed Forces Ruling Council

C.

Supreme Military Council

D.

Federal Executive Council

Correct answer is B

Armed Forces Ruling Council was the highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime.
This was introduced to replace the Supreme Military Council. (SMC)

658.

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is

A.

cabinet of the local government

B.

body responsible for supervising self-help projects

C.

local government public relations unit

D.

body for awarding contracts

Correct answer is A

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is cabinet of the local government.

659.

Parastatals are established to

A.

enhance entrepreneurial skills

B.

expand business transactions

C.

maximize government profits

D.

render social services

Correct answer is D

Parastatals are established to render social services.
In Nigeria, some public Corporations are federal-owned while others are state owned. Public corporations or enterprises are also called parastatals.

660.

The main purpose of establishing public enterprise in Nigeria is to

A.

increase government revenue

B.

enrich the title

C.

provide essential services

D.

compete with the private sector

Correct answer is C

The main purpose of establishing public enterprise in Nigeria is to provide essential services.

One of the main reasons for setting up public Corporations is to provide essential services to the masses at a cheaper rate than would have been possible if left in the hands of private entrepreneurs. This also prevents exploitation and discrimination.