JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 99

491.

In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the

A.

year the British established their rule over Nigeria

B.

beginning of first world war

C.

year Lugard effected amalgamation of Nigeria

D.

year the railway system was completed

Correct answer is C

The answer to this question is C because prior to the component body now known as Nigeria we were administered differently (i.e) The North and south protectorate. So it was this year that both protectorate was amalgamated. Option A is an understatement because prior to 1914 British has established its tentacle all over, then not Nigeria, however this were made in badges (i.e) Royal Niger company, U. A. C, Lever brothers e t c

492.

A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it

A.

emphasizes political differences

B.

makes accountability difficult

C.

negates freedom of association

D.

delays decision-making.

Correct answer is B

B is the right option because its type of leadership does not account to any anybody or group.Again , since it’s a ONE MAN MOPOL, no individual or group checkmates his activity . As a result misappropriation e t c would be on increase.

493.

The main attributes of a state are

A.

government, the police and the armed forces

B.

population, territory, government and sovereignty

C.

federal state and local governments

D.

the press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary

Correct answer is B

B is the correct answer. Other options may look alike. However for a state to be recognized it must have the attributes in option B. For instance, option A only explained the presence of a government, police, army, navy and air force but no population, sovereignty, and territory. So that’s incomplete. Option C only explain two tiers of government. These are not enough adjectives to describe a state. Option D is equally wrong because: It had no government, sovereignty, population and territory.

494.

The secretary general of the OAU holds office for a renewal period of

A.

four years

B.

five years

C.

six years

D.

three years

Correct answer is A

The secretary general of the OAU holds office for a period of four years.

495.

The number of permanent members of the UN Security council is

A.

six

B.

seven

C.

eight

D.

five

Correct answer is D

The Council is composed of 15 Members: Five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly (with end of term year):