JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 62

306.

Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC?

A.

Nigeria

B.

Indonesia

C.

Venezuela

D.

Algeria

Correct answer is C

Venezuela is one of the nation states that founded OPEC in 1960

307.

The fundamental rights of citizens include rights to___________

A.

free education, employment and freedom of thought

B.

life, speech and association

C.

life, liberty and property

D.

association, property and social security

Correct answer is B

Right to life, right to freedom of speech, and right of association are basic fundamental rights of citizens.

308.

The British government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the administration of Nigeria in which year?

A.

1861

B.

1900

C.

1886

D.

1914

Correct answer is B

In the year 1900, the British government took over the administration of Nigeria from the Royal Niger Company.

309.

One major achievement of the Clifford constitution was_________

A.

creating a Northern majority in the legislative council

B.

introducing indirect rule

C.

amalgamating the Northern and Southern provinces

D.

establishing the legislative council

Correct answer is D

The Clifford constitution introduced new legislative and executive councils

310.

The institutions which constitute the main organs of the government of a nation are the___________

A.

trustee and the presidium

B.

judiciary and the civil service

C.

legislature, the executive and the judiciary

D.

civil service and the senate

Correct answer is C

The legislature, executive and judiciary make up the arms of government