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 21: Indirect rule encouraged Options:
  A) communal integration
  B) exploitation and oppression
  C) inter-communal cooperation
  D) the rise of nationalism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 22: In pre-colonial governance women played prominent roles in the Options:
  A) Igbo society
  B) Tiv society
  C) Jukun Kingdom
  D) Yoruba Kingdom
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 23: The membership of pressure groups is limited because they Options:
  A) pursue specific andd narrow objectives
  B) are mainly concerned with public interests
  C) promote other people's interests
  D) are not friendly
  E) are not patriotic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24: The military Head of State during the Third Republic was Options:
  A) General Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) General Ibrahim Babangida
  C) General Murtala Muhammed
  D) General Sani Abacha
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 25: Local governments were created in Nigeria mainly to Options:
  A) realise the objective of full employment
  B) bring government nearer to the people
  C) prevent the creation of more states
  D) encourage competition and rivalry amongst ethinc groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 26: A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution was Options:
  A) creation of the post of prime minister
  B) creation of a second chamber at the centre
  C) creation of the position of speaker of the House of Representatives
  D) removal of the governor general as chairman of the federal cabinet
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 27:

  Pressure groups primarily aim to

  Options:
  A) promote social equality and justice
  B) gain political power and control
  C) influence public opinion through media campaigns
  D) disrupt the functioning of the government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 28: The first Governor General of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Lord Lugard
  B) Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
  C) Sir James Robertson
  D) the late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi
  E) the Oni of ife
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 29: The government of Nigeria from 1960 to 1964 was formed by the Options:
  A) NCNC (National Council of Nigerian Citizens)
  B) NPC (Northern People's Congress)
  C) Action Group
  D) NCNC/NEPU (Northern Elements Progressive Union) alliance
  E) B and D above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 30: The development of a classless society is the goal of __________ Options:
  A) liberalism
  B) maxism
  C) conservatism
  D) feudalism
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  The correct answer is B .