JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 102

506.

One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that

A.

It was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations

B.

The official members of the legislature were too many

C.

It could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems

D.

It did not cater for the interest of the minorities

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

507.

The Tin Producers’ Association was formed in 1929 to

A.

Increase the production of tin

B.

Alleviate the hardship of miners

C.

Regulate the supply of tin

D.

Introduce modern methods of production

Correct answer is C

Unrestricted production of the mineral would lead to the fall in pricest.

508.

The objective of the 1934 legislation imposing quotas on imported goods from non-British sources was to

A.

Develop Nigerian industries

B.

Increase Nigeria’s Gross National Product

C.

Exclude cheap Japanese textiles

D.

Regulate trade between Nigeria and other countries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

509.

The 1945 General Strike was led by

A.

Herbert Macaulay

B.

Michael Imoudu

C.

Wahab Goodluck

D.

Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Correct answer is B

Goodluck was a trade union leader in the 1970’s Macaulay a nationalist in the colonial days while Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a woman detorist.

510.

The colonial officer who was responsible for splitting the Southern Province in to Eastern and Western Provinces was

A.

Bernard Bourdillon

B.

Graeme Thompson

C.

Hugh Clifford

D.

Frederick Lugard

Correct answer is A

The splitting of the southern Province into East and West was done on April 1st, 1939 during the tenure of Boudillon was Governor (1935-43); Thompson was governor from 1925-31, Clifford from 1919-1925 and Lugard 1914-19.