JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 35

171.

The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to _________

A.

make civil servants a functional elite

B.

prevent opposition to government

C.

ensure loyalty and support

D.

enhance efficiency in administration

Correct answer is D

Civil service is a body or department in the executive arm of government. These unique characteristics are to enhance efficiency in administration

172.

The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in ________

A.

New York

B.

San Francisco

C.

Washington DC

D.

Los Angeles

Correct answer is B

The charter of the United Nations was signed on 26th June 1945 in San Francisco

173.

Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________

A.

have nothing to do with the superpowers

B.

not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations

C.

avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological learnings

D.

relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned movement

Correct answer is B

Non-alignment means the non-commitment of a nation on any international issue.

174.

Which of the following was the last to win independence from colonial rule ?

A.

Cote d'Ivoire

B.

Algeria

C.

Tanzania

D.

Angola

Correct answer is D

Angola gained independence from Portugual on the 11th November 1975.

Cote d'Ivoire 1958

Algeria 1962

Tanzania 1961

175.

The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________

A.

the ruling party may lose the election

B.

the winner may not poll an absolute majority

C.

it works against all opposition parties

D.

it works against all opposition parties

Correct answer is D

One of the disadvantages of plurality electoral system is the possibility of rigging the election in this system