JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 68

336.

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of_________

A.

her poor relations with the Francophone countries

B.

France atomic test in the sahara desert

C.

France diplomatic relations with Israel

D.

General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her

Correct answer is B

In the realm of bilateral relations, Nigeria did not hesitate to break diplomatic ties with France in 1961 when France tested an atomic bomb in the Sahara Desert. The action was against the firm warning by Nigeria having observed that the test was going to be injurious to Nigeria and some other African countries. Thus, Nigeria imposed stern economic measures on France, first banning all ship movements of French origins from navigating the coastal areas of Nigeria.

337.

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of_________

A.

her poor relations with the Francophone countries

B.

France atomic test in the sahara desert

C.

France diplomatic relations with Israel

D.

General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her

Correct answer is B

In the realm of bilateral relations, Nigeria did not hesitate to break diplomatic ties with France in 1961 when France tested an atomic bomb in the Sahara Desert. The action was against the firm warning by Nigeria having observed that the test was going to be injurious to Nigeria and some other African countries. Thus, Nigeria imposed stern economic measures on France, first banning all ship movements of French origins from navigating the coastal areas of Nigeria.

338.

In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was

A.

an absolute monarch

B.

popularly elected

C.

a constitutional monarch

D.

worshipped as a deity

Correct answer is C

The system was based on constitutional monarchy in which the monarch exercise authority in accordance with the written or unwritten constitution, it was not absolute.

339.

A society that is politically organized under a government is called

A.

sovereign state

B.

community

C.

national state

D.

polity

Correct answer is D

A polity is an organized society, such as a nation, city, or church, together with its government and administration.

340.

An Agency of the united Nations which specializes in the welfare of children is the _______

A.

WHO

B.

UNESCO

C.

UNICEF

D.

UNDP

Correct answer is C

UNICEF is an agency of UNO that deals and specializes in the welfare, education and needs of children all over the world