JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 77

381.

The most immediate reason for the declaration, by Ojukwu, of Eastern Nigeria as an independent State of Biafra was that

A.

The Gowon-led coup strictly targeted the Igbos

B.

The wanted the freedom for the Igbos at all cost

C.

Of the creation of twelve States by Gowon to dismantle any secessionist agenda

D.

Corruption and oppression was too prevalent in Nigeria

Correct answer is C

Ojukwu, being Governor of the Eastern Region, immediately declared it an independence State of Biafra seeing as Gowon created twelve states in May 1976 without consultation. This, Ojukwu considered as the last straw.

382.

The main motive behind imperialism has been aforetime categorised as primarily

A.

To colonise less developed states

B.

The socio-economic transformation agenda for Africa

C.

To expand socio-cultural territories of the Western powers

D.

Being to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries

Correct answer is D

The historical motivation for imperialism by the Western Powers has been to obtain and control the abundant raw materials, resources of the developing States.This particular feature of socio-economic dominion differentiates it from Colonialism as a concept.

 

383.

The First and Second World Wars were between ... respectively

A.

1939-1945, 1914-1918

B.

1914-1918, 1939-1945

C.

1914-1919, 1932-1942

D.

1914-1919, 1939-1945

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

384.

Increase in the number of people living below the poverty line in Africa is particularly because

A.

The largest proportion of Africa's populations are unemployed

B.

Of the prevalence of corruption

C.

Of the problem of insecurity scaring away investors

D.

A vast majority of its populants have chosen to be unproductive

Correct answer is A

It is largely and logically smart to trace Africa's poverty increase to the widespread unemployment rate of the youth - the largest proportion of the African population. N.B: as much as almost all of the options are right, the emphasis in the question is on 'particularly'.

 

385.

In Africa, the colonial authorities introduced modern means of transportation in order to

A.

Develop the internal markets

B.

Increase farmers’ purchasing power

C.

Encourage urban development

D.

Promote import-export trade

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.