Government Questions and Answers
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?
hierarchical and centralized administration
religious and spiritual symbols
consultations
checks and balances
mixture of spiritual and temporal roles
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The Waziri in the traditional Hausa/Fulani Kingdom performed the function of the
Monarch
Executive President
Ceremonial Monarch
Prime Minister
Governor General
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave birth to a
five -tier local government system
four-tier local government system
three-tier local government system
two-tier local government system
one-tier local government system
Correct answer is C
Nigeria's modern local government system officially started with the 1976 local government reform, making it the third tier of government.
The reform prevented traditional rulers from practicing politics by setting up a separate council of chiefs with an essential advisory role. It harmonized the condition of service of local government personnel with the personnel of the state and federal governments.
The total number of local government areas in Nigeria in 1989 was
303
300
403
449
400
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The major reason why government sets up Public Corporations is
make profit
provide employment for defeated politicians
provide utility services to the public at minimal costs
reflect the federal character in siting industries
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.