JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1632

8,156.

Which of the following was a significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria?

A.

Elimination of traditional educational systems

B.

Fostering unity among various ethnic groups

C.

Limited access to education for the masses

D.

Preservation of indigenous languages and cultures

Correct answer is C

One significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria was the limited access to education for the masses. The colonial education system was designed to serve the interests of the colonial powers and was not widely accessible to the general population. It was mainly focused on providing basic literacy skills and training in trades and professions that served the colonial administration.

8,157.

How did the amalgamation affect the traditional political systems in Nigeria?

A.

It had no impact on the traditional systems

B.

It abolished the traditional systems

C.

It strengthened the traditional systems

D.

It led to the formation of a new political system

Correct answer is D


The amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914 by Lord Lugard led to the formation of a new political system. It brought together the Northern and Southern Protectorates and the Colony of Lagos under a single administration, creating a political entity and system that was different from the traditional systems.

8,158.

What was the primary economic activity of the Nupe people during this period?

A.

Hunting

B.

Farming

C.

Fishing

D.

Trading

Correct answer is B

In this century, farming was predominant.

8,159.

2.85g of an oxide of copper gave 2.52g of copper on reduction and 1.90g of another oxide gave 1.52g of copper on reduction. The data above illustrates the law of?

A.

constant composition

B.

conservation of mass

C.

reciprocal proportions

D.

multiple proportions

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,160.

35 cm3 of hydrogen was sparked with 12 cm3 of oxygen at 110°C and 760mm Hg to produce steam. What percentage of the total volume of gas left after the reaction is hydrogen?

A.

11%

B.

31%

C.

35%

D.

69%

Correct answer is B

Reaction for the equation:

\(2H_{2} + O_{2} \to 2H_{2} O\)

\(2 vol : 1 vol : 2 vol\)

Hence, 2 volumes of Hydrogen is needed for the reaction with Oxygen to produce steam (water).

\(\therefore 12cm^{3} O_{2} \to 2 \times 12cm^{3} = 24cm^{3} H_{2}\)

\(\text{Excess of Hydrogen} : 35 cm^{3} - 24 cm^{3} = 11 cm^{3}\)

\(\text{% Hydrogen left after the reaction} = \frac{11}{35} \times 100% = \frac{220}{7} = 31.48% \)

\(\approxeq 31% \)