WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 157

781.

The direct rule policy did not succeed in some parts of West Africa because

A.

it was not well understood

B.

only few British officers were posted to those areas

C.

the powers of traditional rulers were not centralised

D.

the elite were participatory to the policy

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

782.

The executive head who was responsible for British colonial territories in West Africa was the

A.

Lord Chancellor

B.

heir to the British throne

C.

warrant chief

D.

Secretary of State

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

783.

The First Colonial Consul sent to administer the West Coast of Africa by the Britain, was

A.

John Beecroft

B.

Walter Egerton

C.

George Goldie

D.

Donald Cameron

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

784.

Public corporations are set up by

A.

the Board of Directors

B.

the Minister

C.

workers in the corporation

D.

an act of parliament

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

785.

All the following are features of the civil service except

A.

anonymity

B.

political neutrality and impartiality

C.

security of tenure and permanence

D.

political maturity and participation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.