JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 70

346.

The Lyttleton Constitution is often remarkable for all the following reasons except

A.

The introduction of a federal structure for Nigeria

B.

The grant of real legislative powers to the regional legislature

C.

Recognition of the need to appoint Premiers in the regions

D.

The establishment of a public service commission

Correct answer is D

The establishment of a public service commission is the correct answer. This was a distinct achievement of the John Macpherson's 1951 Constitution.

 

347.

All the following except one spurred the nationalist drives in British West Africa

A.

The existence of diverse political parties

B.

The adoption of the policy of Assimilation

C.

The tolerance of nationalist newspapers

D.

Unfair socio-political environment

Correct answer is B

The adoption of the policy of Assimilation is the correct answer. This Policy was directly adopted in the French West African Colonies and it slowed down the pace of nationalism unlike in the British West African colonies.


 

348.

An inquiry into the need for a People-led and informed Constitution was central to ... regime

A.

Lyttelton's

B.

Clifford's

C.

Richard's

D.

Macpherson's

Correct answer is C

Arthur Richard had as his main priority a need to promote unity in Nigeria and ensure greater participation of the people in their own affairs. This was as a matter of fact, the surrounding essence of his 1946 Constitution.

349.

The head of the administration of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was titled

A.

High Commissioner

B.

Governor-General

C.

Lieutenant General

D.

Emir

Correct answer is A

High Commissioner is the correct answer. Lord Lugard was appointed as the High Commissioner of the Northern Protectorate in 1900.

350.

King Jaja of Opobo was forcibly removed for ...

A.

Conspiracy against the British colonialists

B.

His obstruction of commerce

C.

The attempt to declare the freedom of his people from colonial rule

D.

His resistance to slave trading

Correct answer is B

In 1887, King Jaja of Opobo was forcibly removed and exiled for obstruction of commerce.