JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1772

8,856.

The system of imperial military rule had its deepest roots in .....

A.

Ethiopia

B.

Egypt

C.

Sierra Leone

D.

Gambia

Correct answer is B

Egypt is the correct answer. The Ottoman Power conquered the Sultanate in 1517 and took over as the operating institution since the 13th century. Upon this, the system of military rule had its deepest roots in Egypt.

 

8,857.

All the following except one are the communes of the colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation was applied

A.

Saint Louis

B.

Rufisque

C.

Goree

D.

Kaolack

Correct answer is D

Kaolack is the correct answer. The four communes of the then colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation were extended include Saint Louis, Goree, Rofisque and Dakar.

8,858.

The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed

A.

In 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election

B.

In 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule

C.

In 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election

D.

In 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime

Correct answer is C

The correct answer is May 15, 1994, the NADECO was established to press for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election and the reinstallation of all democratic structures.

8,859.

The ... headed under the Chairmanship Muhammadu Buhari was the governing body in Nigeria

A.

Armed Forces Ruling Council

B.

Supreme Military Council

C.

Provisional Ruling Council

D.

Transitional Military Council

Correct answer is B

The Supreme Military Council is the correct answer. The Provisional Ruling Council was adopted by Abacha and the Armed Forces ruling Council by Babangida.

8,860.

Khedive Ismail appointed British officers in Sudan in order to

A.

Obtain recognition for his government

B.

Introduce heavy taxation

C.

Rebuild the Sudanese territories

D.

Fight against lucrative slave trade

Correct answer is D

Fight against lucrative slave trade is the correct answer. The British officers - Samuel Baker and Charles Gordon were appointed by Khedive Ismail in order to spread Ottoman-Egyptian control over the upper reaches of the White Nile and fight against the slave trade.