JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 104

516.

The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of

A.

colonialism

B.

imperialism

C.

independence

D.

slavery

Correct answer is A

Colonialism impacted the African continent socially, politically and economically both positively and negatively. The negative impact of colonialism brought about the desire for Nationalism, which is an ideology and movement that promotes the interests of a particular nation

517.

Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were

A.

states

B.

regions

C.

districts

D.

provinces

Correct answer is D

The Provinces of Nigeria are a former administrative division in Nigeria, which were in use in Colonial Nigeria and shortly after independence; from 1900 to 1967. They were altered many times through their history. They were divided into divisions, some of these were further subdivided into native authorities. Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were also sometimes known as the Northern Provinces or Southern Provinces respectively. Currently Nigeria uses states as its administrative division.

518.

The general Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the

A.

persistent implementation of discriminatory laws

B.

disparity in the criteria for employment

C.

harshness in trade laws as it concerns the Africans

D.

government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowances

Correct answer is D

The strike began after the British colonial acting governor refused to give in by increasing 50%  wages of skilled Africans in the government railway service to meet the increased cost of living and a minimum of 60 cents daily for unskilled and temporary employed Africans in the employ of the railway 

519.

In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele

A.

was the one led by the army

B.

ensured the safety of all trade routes

C.

ensured good governance of the districts

D.

mobilised the army

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

520.

In the per-colonial Hausa political system, the madawaki performed the function of

A.

Minister of interior

B.

Minister of works

C.

Minister of education

D.

Minister of defence

Correct answer is D

In the Hausa Pre-colonial Political Systems in Nigeria The Madaki (Madawaki) was the commander of the army.