WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2360

11,796.

Who among the following could be described as the founding father of Nigeria nationalism?

A.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

B.

Herbert Macaulay

C.

Ahmadu Bello

D.

Obafemi Awolowo

Correct answer is B

Herbert Macaulay. Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay(14 November 1864 – 7 May 1946) was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, architect, journalist, and musician and is considered by many Nigerians as the founder of Nigerian nationalism.

11,797.

The Chicks Commission in Nigeria was up to look into the issue of

A.

revenue allocation

B.

minority groups

C.

state creation

D.

constitutional amendment

E.

police brutality

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,798.

The indirect Rule system succeeded in Hausa/Fulani society because the

A.

society had only one religion

B.

people received Quranic education

C.

people were peaceful

D.

existing administration favored the system

E.

people were descendants of Uthman Dan Fodio

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,800.

Where no absolute majority is obtained in the first round of elections the most viable option is the

A.

simple majority

B.

proportional representation

C.

second ballot

D.

bye- election

E.

second ballot withdrawal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.