History questions and answers

History Questions and Answers

Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.

511.

The political party with the most radical orientation in the First Republic was the

A.

NEPU

B.

NPC

C.

NCNC

D.

AG

Correct answer is A

The party championed the interest of the local populace - the talakawas i.e. it sought to change the status – quo, a move which made the tradition rulers to distance themselves from the party.

 

512.

A major recommendation of the Henry Willink Commission was the

A.

Protection of special interests

B.

Creation of more administrative units

C.

Inclusion of a bill of rights in the 1960 Constitution

D.

Need to ensure the educational rights of the people

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

513.

One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that

A.

It was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations

B.

The official members of the legislature were too many

C.

It could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems

D.

It did not cater for the interest of the minorities

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

514.

The Tin Producers’ Association was formed in 1929 to

A.

Increase the production of tin

B.

Alleviate the hardship of miners

C.

Regulate the supply of tin

D.

Introduce modern methods of production

Correct answer is C

Unrestricted production of the mineral would lead to the fall in pricest.

515.

The objective of the 1934 legislation imposing quotas on imported goods from non-British sources was to

A.

Develop Nigerian industries

B.

Increase Nigeria’s Gross National Product

C.

Exclude cheap Japanese textiles

D.

Regulate trade between Nigeria and other countries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.