JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 97

481.

In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of

A.

Local government Chairman

B.

Armed Forces Ruling Council

C.

Security and Exchange Commission

D.

Exclusive list

Correct answer is D

the power to execute this project lies only on exclusive list(i.e. where only the FG can legislate).

482.

The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because

A.

of the fragmented political structures

B.

the Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers

C.

the high incidence of taxation Chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers

D.

the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people

Correct answer is A

It had no absolute leader unlike the Hausas and the Yoruba's. Furthermore they had no political mouthpiece or leader. This system is described as 'acephalous'.

483.

The first African Secretary-General of the United Nations is

A.

Boutrous Boutrous-Ghali

B.

Joe Garba

C.

Ibrahim Gambari

D.

Kofi Annan

Correct answer is A

This is history oriented. Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth, but the first African Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996 and was later succeeded by Kofi Annan.

484.

The OAU was formed in

A.

1946

B.

1956

C.

1960

D.

1963

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

485.

The main role of pressure groups is to

A.

influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them

B.

inject emotion and selfish debates

C.

influence the public

D.

use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives

Correct answer is A

the only mission for which it is established