JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 181

901.

A major feature of the policy of deregulation in Nigeria is the

A.

proliferation of public corporations

B.

phenomenal increase in Direct foreign investment

C.

increasing dominance of the economy by the state

D.

enthronement of market forces mechanism

Correct answer is D

A major feature of the policy of deregulation in Nigeria is the enthronement of market forces mechanism.

902.

During colonial administration,the office of the warrant chief was introduced in

A.

Western Nigeria

B.

the Lagos Territory

C.

Eastern Nigeria

D.

Northern Nigeria

Correct answer is C

During colonial administration,the office of the warrant chief was introduced in Eastern Nigeria.

In the Eastern Nigeria, traditional rulers or paramount chiefs could not be easily identified. For instance, Obiship was not clearly defined. The colonial masters therefore decided to select some people and imposed them on the people as their chiefs. Such chiefs were given certificates of recognition and they were referred to as Warrant Chiefs.

Their functions included some of the following:

1. Trying of cases that are customary traditional in nature.

2. Supervision of communal works.

3. Passing of bye-laws

4. Collection of taxes .

903.

In 1999,the Alliance for Democracy won the governorship election in

A.

four states

B.

five states

C.

six states

D.

seven states

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

904.

The 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria provided for the

A.

President as head of government

B.

Governor-General as head of state

C.

Queen as head of state

D.

Governor-General as head of government

Correct answer is C

The 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria provided for the Queen as head of state.

According to Francis Adigwe (1977), ''The Head of the State was a constitutional Monarch, the Queen of Great Britain.'' Some was represented by the Governor General.

905.

Galadima in the emirate system refers to

A.

a village head

B.

the administrator of the capital city

C.

the officer in charge of the army

D.

a jugde

Correct answer is B

Galadima in the emirate system refers to the administrator of the capital city.
This stands to reason that he was in charge of the capital city. He was the head of Palace Workers