JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1643

8,211.

Which African leader famously stated, "I am the captain of my soul" and became an icon of the decolonization movement?

A.

Nelson Mandela

B.

Julius Nyerere

C.

Patrice Lumumba

D.

Jomo Kenyatta

Correct answer is A

Nelson Mandela famously stated, "I am the captain of my soul." This quote is from the poem 'Invictus' by William Ernest Henley, which Mandela recited to other prisoners while he was incarcerated. Mandela became an icon of the decolonization movement in Africa, particularly in his home country of South Africa.

 

8,212.

Which constitutional conference in London paved the way for Nigeria's independence?

A.

London Conference of 1945

B.

London Conference of 1920

C.

London Conference of 1963

D.

London Conference of 1957

Correct answer is D

The London Conference of 1957 was a significant event that paved the way for Nigeria's independence. It was at this conference that the British government agreed to grant Nigeria self-governance in all matters except defense and foreign affairs. This decision set the stage for full independence, which was achieved in 1960.

8,213.

Which of these solutions will give a white precipitate with a solution of barium chloride acidified with hydrochloric acid?

A.

Sodium trioxocarbonate (IV)

B.

Sodium tetraoxosulphate (IV)

C.

Sodium trioxosulphate (IV)

D.

Sodium sulphide

Correct answer is B

The characteristic test for any soluble tetraoxosulphate(VI) is the formation of white precipitate (barium sulphate) when a solution of barium chloride, acidified with dilute HCl, or when a solution of barium nitrate, acidified with dilute nitric acid is reacted with it.

8,214.

Clothes should be properly rinsed with water after bleaching because?

A.

the bleach decolourizes the cothes

B.

chlorine reacts with fabrics during bleaching

C.

the clothes are sterilized during bleaching

D.

hydrogen chloride solution is produced during bleaching

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,215.

Which of these metals CANNOT replace hydrogen from alkaline solutions?

A.

Alulinium

B.

Zinc

C.

Tin

D.

Iron

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.