JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 41

201.

Nigeria became a member of OPEC since ___________

A.

1971

B.

1960

C.

1975

D.

1962

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

202.

Sierra leone gained independence in

A.

1957

B.

1961

C.

1960

D.

1990

Correct answer is B

The correct answer is 1961
Sierria Leone gained her independence from the Great Britain in the year 1961.

203.

Indirect rule was first practised in ______ before it was introduced to Nigeria.

A.

India

B.

Malaysia

C.

Pakistan

D.

Japan

Correct answer is A

The indirect rule system was practiced and successfully in India, before it got introduced to Nigeria by Lord Fredrick Luggard.

204.

The history of Ethioipia in the 19th Century involve _______ number of fundamental process

A.

5

B.

4

C.

3

D.

8

Correct answer is C

The history of Ethioipia in the 19th Century involve three fundamental processes which are: (1) The Zamana Masaf∂nt (Era of Princess) and its coming to an end under Kassa Haylu, later Emperor Tawodros II (2) The repeated attempt by Egypt and Italy to colonize Ethiopia (3) M∂nilek' territorial expansion and conquest of what is now Southern Ethioipia.

205.

The expanionist usually carry their claims from africa usually through a\an ,......

A.

Hinterland

B.

Valley

C.

Boundary

D.

Mace

Correct answer is A

Hinterland is the land immediately next to, and inland from. It is the rural territory surrounding an urban area, a remote or underdeveloped area.