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 71: Constitutional matters in which the Nigerian federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the Options:
  A) exclusive list
  B) residual list
  C) concurrent list
  D) reserved list
  E) reserved list
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 72: Which of the following ethnic groups was the pre-colonial political structure Not influenced by the Islamic culture? Options:
  A) Kanuri
  B) Nupe
  C) Tiv
  D) Fulani
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 73: The major external factor that promoted nationalism in Nigeria was Options:
  A) Pan-Africanism
  B) the Yom-Kippur War
  C) the Second World War
  D) Anti-apartheid Movement
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 74: Military intervention in Nigeria arose from Options:
  A) perceived incapability of civilians to govern
  B) international pressure for change
  C) the desire for a military government
  D) civilian's desire to relinquish power
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 75: The primary duty of citizens to the state is Options:
  A) loyalty to traditional rulers
  B) obedience to ministers
  C) obedience to politicians
  D) allegiance to the government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 76: Foreign Policy refers to Options:
  A) a policy made by a country when it is at war
  B) the general principles of a states international behaviour
  C) a policy made by a foreign country
  D) a policy made by a country for foreigners
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 77:

  A political system builtaround land ownership iscalled

  Options:
  A) monarchy
  B) fascism
  C) feudalism
  D) communalism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 78: A major feature of the policy of deregulation in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) proliferation of public cooperations
  B) phenomenal increase in Direct foreign investment
  C) increasing dominance of the economy by the state
  D) enthronement of market forces mechanism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 79: Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962? Options:
  A) Dr MA Majekodunmi
  B) Chief Odeleye Fadahunsi
  C) Chief S.L Akintola
  D) Chief Remi Fani Kayode
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 80:

  NEPADwas adopted during the OAU summit held in _________

  Options:
  A) Tunis
  B) Lusaka
  C) Cairo
  D) Abuja
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  The correct answer is B .