Government Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Government is the study of political institutions, processes, and theories. It examines agencies, political bodies, and the workings of the state.

• Question 1331:

  The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to _________

  Options:
  A) make civil servants a functional elite
  B) prevent opposition to government
  C) ensure loyalty and support
  D) enhance efficiency in administration
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1332: The creation of more states in Nigeria has_______ Options:
  A) eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
  B) reduced the gap between the rich and poor states
  C) increased the powers of the federal government
  D) increased the powers of the states and local government
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1333: A major problem of military governments in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) absence of proper accountability
  B) abolition of the post of ombudsman
  C) absence of the rule of law
  D) encouragement of foreign investors
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1334: Which of the following best describes the role of the civil service? Options:
  A) promoting the interest of civil servants
  B) advising government and implementig its policies
  C) keeping records for government
  D) providing information on government and its agencies
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1335: Which of the following would you consider the most famous among the leaders of nationalist movement in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Kwame Nkurumah
  B) General Olusegun Obasanjo
  C) Herbert Macaulay
  D) Anthony Enahoro
  E) Dauda Adegbenro
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1336: In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function of Options:
  A) Local government Chairman
  B) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  C) Security and Exchange Commission
  D) Exclusive list
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1337:

  The Indigenant Policy is attributable to the ___

  Options:
  A) French colonies
  B) British Crown colonies
  C) German colonies
  D) Portugese colonies
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1338: The economic basis of feudalism is Options:
  A) trade
  B) capital
  C) agriculture
  D) slavery
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1339: The major problems that confront public corporations in Nigeria included Options:
  A) Management problems corruption and ethnic loyalty
  B) excessive government directives and lack of funds
  C) red tape and manpower shortage
  D) lack of public patronage and excessive competition from the private sector
  E) A,B and C
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1340: The author of the famous book Renascent Africa which inspired African nationalism is Options:
  A) Obafemi Awolowo
  B) Duse Mohammed AN
  C) Ernest Okoli
  D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
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  The correct answer is D .