Government questions and answers

Government Questions and Answers

Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.

206.

Powers under military rule in Nigeria can be said to be

A.

absolutely separated

B.

absolutely fused

C.

more separated than fused

D.

more fused than separated

E.

absolutely decentralized

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

207.

The Nigeria civil war was fought in order to

A.

test Nigeria's military strength

B.

preserve the unity of the country

C.

expel mercenary force

D.

prevent the emergence of a dictator

E.

protect Nigeria from external invasion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

208.

The major cause of the Action Group crises of 1962 was the

A.

personal hatred of Chief Awolowo for Chief S.L Akintola, then Premier of Western Region

B.

in-fighting between Chife s.L Akintola and Sir Adesoji Aderemi, the elections

C.

proposal to change to the party's ideology towards a Socialist orientation

D.

poor performance of the Action Group in the 1959 general elections

Correct answer is A

The crisis within the Action Group, a political party in Nigeria, in 1962 was characterized by internal conflicts, particularly between the party leader, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and the Premier of the Western Region, Chief S.L Akintola. This internal strife had significant implications for the party and the political landscape of the Western Region.

209.

The constitutional crises resulting from the 1964 general elections in Nigeria was resolved through the

A.

agreement between Dr Azikiwe and Sir Abubakar on the nature of government to be formed

B.

agreement between Dr Azikiwe and Sir Abubakar on the nature of government to be formed

C.

Intervention of eminent Nigerian judges

D.

all-party constitutional review conference on the conduct of elections

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

210.

The total number of parties registered 1979 elections in Nigeria was

A.

ten

B.

six

C.

five

D.

two

E.

four

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.