JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1789

8,941.

Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?

A.

Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh

B.

Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma

C.

Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide

D.

Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko

Correct answer is A

Alhaji Adamu Ciroma, Chief Richard Akinjide and Alhaji Umaru Dikko served under subsequent administrations.

8,942.

Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

A.

Achieving political independence

B.

Establishing more industries

C.

Obtaining specific benefits for members

D.

Fighting corruption among government officials

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,943.

The Lyttelton Constitution is considered a landmark in the history of Nigeria, because it

A.

Created a federal structure of government for the country

B.

Made ministers accountable to the electorate

C.

Recognized Lagos as a federal territory

D.

Gave ministers full authority over their ministries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,944.

The NCNC London Delegate pressed for

A.

Free primary education for all Nigerian children

B.

Autonomy for the regions

C.

A revision of the Richards Constitution

D.

Outright independence for Nigeria

Correct answer is C

It, among other things not listed here except the correct option, sought the establishment of a legislative house in each of the four British colonial
territories.

8,945.

The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of

A.

Its failure to win elections

B.

Shortage of funds to run its affairs

C.

The harassment of its leadership by government

D.

The break-up of its leadership

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.