JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 93

461.

The main role of pressure groups is to

A.

influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them

B.

inject emotion and selfish debates

C.

influence the public

D.

use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives

Correct answer is A

the only mission for which it is established

462.

The first Governor-General of Nigeria was

A.

Lord Lugard

B.

Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe

C.

Sir James Robertson

D.

(the late) Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi

Correct answer is A

Fredrick Lord Lugard 1914-1919

463.

A major function of Warrant Chiefs was to

A.

take charge of local administration

B.

stop ritual killings

C.

prevent tribal wars

D.

supervise native courts and markets

Correct answer is A

Since they are uneducated able men, most probably where the white felt they can be functional is the above function.

464.

How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?

A.

4

B.

12

C.

19

D.

21

Correct answer is B

Option B is the answer. Gen. Yakubu Gowon actually created these states to decentralize the (Igbos) Biafra sovereignty.

465.

In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the

A.

year the British established their rule over Nigeria

B.

beginning of first world war

C.

year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria

D.

year the railway system was completed

Correct answer is C

The answer to this question is C because prior to the component body now known as Nigeria we were administered differently (i.e) The North and south protectorate. So it was this year that both protectorate was amalgamated. Option A is an understatement because prior to 1914 British has established its tentacle all over, then not Nigeria, however this were made in badges (i.e) Royal Niger company, U. A. C, Lever brothers e t c