JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 24

116.

_______ who was the minister of defence staff of the republic of Biafra, formally renounced the existence of the state in 1970.

A.

Major Chukwuma Chukwudi

B.

Chief Emmanuel Okonkwo

C.

Major General Philip Effiong

D.

Chief Odumegwe Ojukwu

Correct answer is C

The Nigeria civil war started on July 6, 1967 and come to an end on January 15, 1970 when Philip Effiong ceased fire with Yakubu gowon.

117.

The Abacha's regime adopted a _______ posture with the international organizations.

A.

Submissive

B.

Confrontational

C.

Adhesive

D.

Neutral

Correct answer is B

The Abacha's administration is accused of abuse of human rights, and subsequently sanctions were clamped down on the country from the west and the member nations of commonwealth etc.

118.

In whose regime was illegal West Africa aliens living in Nigeria expelled?

A.

Buhari/Idiagbon era

B.

Shagari era

C.

Balewa era

D.

Murtala/Obasanjo era

Correct answer is A

About one million illegal aliens were expelled in 1975, the land borders were closed to check smuggling and the inflow of illegal immigrants.

119.

The Buhari/Idiagbo regime is popular known for his relentless advocacy of ________

A.

OFN

B.

Decree 419

C.

WAI

D.

KAI

Correct answer is C

The Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and Gen. Tunde Idiagbon military administration of 1983 - 1985 was popular for its movement of "war Against Indiscipline (WAI)"

120.

The people of Nupe mainly derive their source of livelihood from?

A.

Fishing

B.

Farming

C.

Taping

D.

Crafting

Correct answer is A

The people of Nupe sustain their livelihood majorly in fishing.