JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 83

411.

The NCNC London Delegate pressed for

A.

Free primary education for all Nigerian children

B.

Autonomy for the regions

C.

A revision of the Richards Constitution

D.

Outright independence for Nigeria

Correct answer is C

It, among other things not listed here except the correct option, sought the establishment of a legislative house in each of the four British colonial
territories.

412.

The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of

A.

Its failure to win elections

B.

Shortage of funds to run its affairs

C.

The harassment of its leadership by government

D.

The break-up of its leadership

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

413.

During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to​​​​​​​

A.

Raise the financial base of the country

B.

Make the economy compete favourably in the world market

C.

Provide raw materials for British industries

D.

Demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies

Correct answer is C

This was done by the encouragement of Nigerian farmers to cultivate cash crops.

414.

The main reason for the construction of the railway from Port-Harcourt into the hinterland was the

A.

Discovery of tin in Jos area

B.

Discovery of a deep sea harbor at Port-Harcourt

C.

Discovery of coal at Udi

D.

Need to evacuate export crops from the hinterland

Correct answer is C

Coal is a very heavy mineral which cannot be carried by road transport.

415.

Nationalist activities developed earlier in British West Africa than in French West Africa because

A.

British colonies were accorded equal status with Britain

B.

Britain had more colonies than France

C.

African chiefs in French colonies were highly respected

D.

Of the systems of administration adopted by the colonial powers

Correct answer is D

The British colonial system allowed nationalist activities while the French in early stage strongly opposed it.