JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 71

351.

The Nigerian Civil war ....

A.

Lasted from 5th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970

B.

Was fought in actual essence to reintegrate and reunify Nigeria

C.

Became inevitable because the Igbo felt that Nigeria may sooner or later divide

D.

Lasted from 7th July, 1967 - 14th January, 1970

Correct answer is B

The Nigerian Civil War which lasted from 6th July, 1967 - 12th January, 1970 was fought as a result of the Gowon-Government's efforts to counter the struggle by the Igbos from breaking away from Nigeria. A reason for reintegration and reunification of Nigeria.

352.

All except one of the following motivated the scramble for Africa

A.

The justification that the Western Powers have the responsibilities to civilise the Non-Western Countries

B.

An avenue for em-broadening foreign relations with Africa

C.

The need to boost the Western Economies

D.

That the colonies would gain access to superior European goods and influence

Correct answer is B

The imperialists were for every other reasons interested in Africa, except that they thought of it as an avenue to smoothen foreign relations with African States.

353.

The first African female President of the United Nations General Assembly is

A.

Elizabeth Rhoda

B.

Angie Brooks

C.

Queen Nziga

D.

Sirleaf Johnson

Correct answer is B

Angie Brooks is the correct answer. She was a Liberian diplomat and jurist, notable for being the only African female President of the United Nations General Assembly thus far.

354.

Presently, about 65% of Africa's population is constituted by the

A.

Youths

B.

Age

C.

Teenagers

D.

Retired uniformed men

Correct answer is A

Youths is the correct answer. Recent statistics from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) reveals that about 65% of Africa's population is constituted by the youths.

 

355.

The Centenary Anniversary of Nigeria was done to commemorate Nigeria's

A.

Independence ceremony of October 1st 1960

B.

Amalgamation of January 1st 1914

C.

Republican Achievements of May 29th 1999

D.

Amalgamation of February 1st, 1914

Correct answer is B

Amalgamation of January 1st 1914 is the correct answer. On January 1st 2014, former President Ebele Jonathan inaugurated the celebration of Nigeria's Statehood and amalgation of January 1st 1914.