JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 112

556.

The 1922 Clifford Constitution restricted the franchise to

A.

Calabar and Benin

B.

Lagos and Calabar

C.

Lagos and Warri

D.

Warri and Lokoja

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

557.

The Yaba Higher College did not meet the aspirations of the nationalists because

A.

All its staff were Europeans

B.

It was meant to train assistants to Europeans

C.

Only Europeans were qualified for admission

D.

It was affiliated to a polytechnic in Europe

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

558.

The colonial government in Nigeria laid more emphasis on the production of export crops because

A.

The people already had abundant food in stock

B.

Such crops were desperately needed abroad

C.

Such crops were more beneficial to the people

D.

The soil was more suitable for the production of such crops

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

559.

In colonial Nigeria, mining industry was promoted in order to

A.

Diversify the economy

B.

Engage the railway system

C.

Make Nigeria self-reliant

D.

Maximize exploitation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

560.

Certain chiefs in Eastern Nigeria were called warrant chiefs because they

A.

Had some royal connections

B.

Were created by the British

C.

Had warrants to arrest offenders

D.

Were the first to receive Western education

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.