JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 65

321.

Regionalism notable with ... may be said to have laid the foundational basis for the latter state creation in Nigeria

A.

Authur Richard

B.

John Macpherson

C.

Oliver Lyttleton

D.

Hugh Clifford

Correct answer is A

Authur Richard is the correct answer. The 1946 Richard Constitution established three regional councils, one each in the North, East and West. This historically forms one of the basic foundational existence upon the Nigerian Federal structure relied subsequently in terms of states creation during the military era.

 

322.

Traditionally, the Efik people have accounts of their migration from the territory

A.

Igbo and Nupe

B.

Ibibio and Igbo

C.

Uruan and Ibibio

D.

Biase and Annang

Correct answer is B

Ibibio and Igbo is the correct answer. Although the actual origins of the Efik people are unknown. However, historical oral traditions provide accounts of their migration from Igbo and Ibibio territory (to the North-west of Calabar) to their present location.

 

323.

The system of imperial military rule had its deepest roots in .....

A.

Ethiopia

B.

Egypt

C.

Sierra Leone

D.

Gambia

Correct answer is B

Egypt is the correct answer. The Ottoman Power conquered the Sultanate in 1517 and took over as the operating institution since the 13th century. Upon this, the system of military rule had its deepest roots in Egypt.

 

324.

All the following except one are the communes of the colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation was applied

A.

Saint Louis

B.

Rufisque

C.

Goree

D.

Kaolack

Correct answer is D

Kaolack is the correct answer. The four communes of the then colony of Senegal where the Policy of Assimilation were extended include Saint Louis, Goree, Rofisque and Dakar.

325.

The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed

A.

In 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election

B.

In 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule

C.

In 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election

D.

In 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime

Correct answer is C

The correct answer is May 15, 1994, the NADECO was established to press for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election and the reinstallation of all democratic structures.