JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 61

301.

Capitalism is an economic system which emphasizes_______________

A.

Communism

B.

Collectivism

C.

Individualism

D.

Internationalism

Correct answer is C

Individualism is the concept of self-reliance in oneself in achieving and acquiring profit and resources.

302.

The role of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulani political system is primarily to _____________

A.

adjudicate under Islamic laws

B.

make Islamic laws

C.

execute Islamic laws

D.

make treaties under Islamic laws

Correct answer is A

The Alkali act as judges, administering laws. At times, minor cases may be passed to the village head to be settled by them. 

303.

All of the following are examples of public corporation in Nigeria EXCEPT?

A.

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

B.

Nigerian Steel Development Authority

C.

Zenith Bank plc

D.

Nigeria Railway Corporation

Correct answer is C

Public corporations are governmental bodies or organizations set up for the interests of the public without gain or profits.

Zenith bank plc. is a private corporation because it is owned by an individual for profits

304.

Which of the following spearheaded the transformation of the Organization of African Unity into the African Union?

A.

Thabo Mbeki

B.

Kwame Nkrumah

C.

Herbert Macaulay

D.

Uhuru Kenyatta

Correct answer is A

Thabo Mbeki of South Africa was the leader of the defunct OAU who spearheaded the transformation of OAU to AU

305.

A major feature of the pre-colonial Igbo political system was that___________

A.

it was autocratic

B.

it was based on customs and traditions

C.

it was theocratic

D.

power was effectively decentralized

Correct answer is D

The Igbo political system of the pre-colonial era was democratic and power was decentralized in which everyone is involved in decision making.