JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 76

376.

The particular incident that led to Macaulay's imprisonment, twice, by the colonial power was

A.

His criticism of British rule through the Lagos Daily News

B.

His constant opposition to the expansion of the British rule

C.

The humiliation of the British officials through his successful defense of Eleko in London

D.

The attempt to silence British officials through the platform of the NNDP

Correct answer is C

In retaliation to the successful defence of Eshugbayi Eleko as the rightful king of Lagos and the humiliation this brought to the British officials, Macaulay was jailed twice by the colonial power thereafter.

 

377.

The major administrative change made immediately after the 1914 Amalgamation was the

A.

Introduction of a direct taxation system

B.

Creation of districts for political convenience

C.

Imposition of warrant chiefs in the Eastern Region

D.

Division of Nigeria into provinces

Correct answer is D

Division of Nigeria into provinces is the correct answer. The only administrative change made upon the amalgamation of 1914 was the division of the territory into provinces headed by provincial commissioners.

 

378.

The Colony and Protectorate of Lagos and the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria were merged in ... to form

A.

1906, Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria

B.

1901, Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria

C.

1906, Lagos Colony and Southern Nigeria Protectorate

D.

1901, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria

Correct answer is A

1906, the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria is the correct answer. The amalgation of 1914 produced the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria.

 

379.

Igbo's active resistance to the British Colonial rule is particularly because of the

A.

Impression that the British officials favoured the Northerners

B.

Maladministration of the British Indirect rule Policy

C.

Regressive taxation of their society

D.

Egalitarian nature of their society

Correct answer is D

The Igbos challenged the British imperial rule as the system of governance did not sit well with the egalitarian nature of their society where no one is designated out-rightly as a political leader.

380.

The most immediate reason for the declaration, by Ojukwu, of Eastern Nigeria as an independent State of Biafra was that

A.

The Gowon-led coup strictly targeted the Igbos

B.

The wanted the freedom for the Igbos at all cost

C.

Of the creation of twelve States by Gowon to dismantle any secessionist agenda

D.

Corruption and oppression was too prevalent in Nigeria

Correct answer is C

Ojukwu, being Governor of the Eastern Region, immediately declared it an independence State of Biafra seeing as Gowon created twelve states in May 1976 without consultation. This, Ojukwu considered as the last straw.