JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 30

146.

The formation of the first 12 states in Nigeria took place in the year?

A.

1966

B.

1976

C.

1967

D.

1987

Correct answer is C

Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on the 27th of May, 1967 created 12 states out of the existing four regions; Northern region, Western region, Eastern region and Mid Western region.

147.

The quest for self government was a motion proposed by ______ in ______

 

A.

Gnassingbe Enyadema/1976

B.

Anthony Enahoro/1953

C.

Obafemi Awolowo/1960

D.

Hon. Tunji Brightwhite/1963

Correct answer is B

On the floor of the House of Representative, Chief Anthony Enahoro a member of the Action Group moved a motion in 1953 that Nigeria should attain her self government in 1956 and this was in contrary to the opinion of the Northern leader, Sir Ahmadu Bello,

148.

Which of these is not an achievement under the colonial rule?

A.

Creation of political region

B.

Creation of Nigerian Council

C.

Proclamation

D.

None

Correct answer is C

The correct answer is 'proclamation'.
Proclamation is a direct rule from the Governor to the colony.

149.

The ______ presides over the Shariah Law court in the Sokoto Caliphate

A.

Hakimi

B.

Dogari

C.

Maaji

D.

Alkali

Correct answer is D

The Alkali judgesd presides over the Shariah law and the Shariah law court.

150.

The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorate of Nigeria took place on

A.

10 July, 1914

B.

1 January, 1921

C.

10 December, 1941

D.

1 January, 1914

Correct answer is D

Lord Fredrick Luggard amalgamated the Northern and the Southern protectorate of Nigeria on the 1st of January, 1914.