JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 65

321.

In the old OYO empire, the Ajele

A.

mobilized the army

B.

ensured good governance of the district

C.

was the head of the army

D.

ensured the safety of the trade routes

Correct answer is B

Ajele is used to describe the political agent appointed by the Alaafin of Oyo to supervise and oversee the Alaafin's interest and monitor commerce

322.

Nigeria is a member of____________

A.

OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS

B.

OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS

C.

ECOWAS, NATO and OAU

D.

The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS

Correct answer is B

OAU, UNO and ECOWAS are international organizations in which Nigeria is a member both regionally and globally.

323.

The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been___________

A.

local rates

B.

levies

C.

revenue from court fines and licences

D.

the federal government

Correct answer is D

The federal government has been a major source of local government finance through allocations.

324.

A system of government in which the central government is supreme over other levels is

A.

totalitarian

B.

confederal

C.

federal

D.

unitary

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

325.

The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the ________

A.

Armed forces ruling council

B.

Supreme military council

C.

National council of states

D.

Federal executive council

Correct answer is B

Buhari became the military head of state and during his regime, he established the supreme military council which consists of the various heads of region