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 501: The major strategy used by OPEC to influence oil price is by Options:
  A) allocating production quotas to members
  B) influencing buyers at the international market to buy at high prices
  C) allowing member countries to produce at their discretion
  D) increasing the supply of the commodity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 502: The Nigerian-Cameroon crisis over the Bakassi Peninsula occurred owing to the interpretation of the treaty of 1913 and the Options:
  A) resolution of the OAU
  B) Maroua Accord
  C) decision of the ECOWAS Tribunal
  D) decision of the International Court of Justice
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 503: The creation of a classless society is the ultimate aim of Options:
  A) fascism
  B) socialism
  C) communism
  D) capitalism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 504: Which of the following headed the committee that recommended the suitability of Abuja as a new federal city? Options:
  A) Justice Baba Ardo
  B) Justice Atanda Fatai Williams
  C) Justice Udo Udoma
  D) Justice Akinola Aguda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 505: The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over Options:
  A) trade
  B) exploration rights
  C) territory
  D) fishing rights
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 506: To raise funds, local governments can levy Options:
  A) import duties
  B) income taxes
  C) Excise duties
  D) rates
  E) profits tax
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 507: The Northern People's Congress stand during the nationalist struggle for Nigeria's independence was for Options:
  A) immediate independence for Nigeria
  B) gradual evolution towards independence
  C) the continuation of British rule
  D) independence in 1956
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 508: The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to Options:
  A) enhance efficiency in administration
  B) ensure loyalty and support
  C) prevent opposition to government
  D) make civil servants a founctional elite.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 509: Separation of power is primarily a Options:
  A) means of ensuring parliamentary supremacy
  B) Restriction on the powers of the executive
  C) device to limit the powers of the executive to enhance individual freedom
  D) means of guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary
  E) means of institutionalizing opposition
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 510: Sucessive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ______? Options:
  A) gender consideration
  B) religious consideration
  C) geographical disparity
  D) political consideration
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  The correct answer is D .