JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 53

261.

The Brussel conference in 1889/90 was based on______

A.

putting an end to slave trade

B.

the scramble for Africa

C.

furthering the decision on colonialism as previously discussed in the Berlin conference

D.

deciding on how to penetrate Africa for economic adventurism

Correct answer is A

The Brussel Conference unlike the Berlin Conference was targeted at the reconsideration of the unjust virtues and vices occasioned by colonialism, thereby specifically seeking to eradicate slave trade and related activities.

262.

The basis of the Nigerian foreign policy thrust particularly during the Independence Constitution era was ... in nature

A.

afrocentric

B.

eurocentric

C.

neo-colonialistic

D.

anti-apartheid

Correct answer is A

Afrocentrism is the term used to describe the nature and interests of the Nigerian foreign policy targets withy preference for African neighboring States.

263.

Twelve States creation is a reknown achievement of the ... regime

A.

Abdulsalam Abubakar's

B.

Ibrahim Babaginda's

C.

Yakubu Gowon's

D.

Murtala Mohammed's

Correct answer is C

Yakubu Gowon created 12 states for Nigeria in 1967.

264.

The Hausa/Fulani Empire as a result of its heterogeneous population adopted_________

A.

A unitary system where full concentration of power prevailed

B.

A federal structure where powers were decentralized although autocratic

C.

A quasi federal structure with devolution

D.

A partial federal set up with deconcentration

Correct answer is D

The hausa/fulani empire for geo-political reasons apportioned different portfolios of authorities for serve the multiplicity of functions and administrative interests. The offices of Sarkin fada, as head of palace workers, Waziri as prime minister among others are pointers in this regard.

265.

The non-stratified society in the pre-colonial era was that of the ........ where decisions were made________

A.

Yoruba, by the Oyomesi

B.

Igbo, by consensus

C.

Hausa/Fulani, by the Emir

D.

Igbo, by the Okpara

Correct answer is B

The Igbo precolonial was seen as ''headless'' and decisions were made based on popular consultations and acceptability.