JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 47

231.

Colonialist arrival in Nigeria is traceable particularly to the_____

A.

introduction of Christianity

B.

annexation of the Lagos Colony

C.

emergence of economic adventurism

D.

emergence of economic adventurism

Correct answer is B

It must be stated with emphatic clarity that the annexation of Lagos as a 'Colony' in 1861 is significant to the effectuation of colonialism in Nigeria. All the other factors of economic advantage and the spread of christianity are complementary and implied reasons.

232.

The ____ Reform is influential to the inception of Local Government in Nigeria

A.

1979

B.

1978

C.

1976

D.

1975

Correct answer is C

The Murtala/Obasanjo 1976 Reform necessitated the discovery of the essence of a local government council and establishment.

233.

The defining processes for the formation of a people's political behaviour is___________

A.

political socialisation

B.

political culture

C.

political demonstration

D.

political participation

Correct answer is A

Political socialisation refers to the series of learning processes and experiences which serve to sharpen the orientation and perspective of the people to their democratic affairs.

234.

Opinion sampling may be necessary for the following reasons except________

A.

for aggregating popular thinking and standpoint on a subject matter

B.

for preparing public expenditure

C.

to evaluate the political strength of a political party

D.

to inspire public reasoning on population census

Correct answer is D

To inspire public reasoning on population census is the best answer, as it is the least reason why opinion sampling mechanisms, by way of online survey or through opinion polls are organised.

235.

A political party often with a radical viewpoint and perspective to sensitive state affairs matters is often labelled as a ___party

A.

conservatist

B.

liberal

C.

democratic

D.

elitist

Correct answer is B

A liberal political party often seeks to argue for change and transformation of the present state of things in a state including those matters of relative social and economic importance.