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 1251: The major objective of the manifesto of the People's Redemption Party in the Second Republic was Options:
  A) housing for all
  B) welfare of the nation
  C) emancipation of the masses
  D) free education
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1252:

  Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________

  Options:
  A) have nothing to do with the superpowers
  B) not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations
  C) avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological learnings
  D) relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned movement
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1253: Which of the following is a function of the local government in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Collection of radio and television licence fees
  B) Collection of company tax
  C) Appointment of customary court judges
  D) Appointment of traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1254: In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by Options:
  A) A hakimi
  B) a dagaci
  C) an alkali
  D) a waziri
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1255: The transfer of authority to local government council is known as Options:
  A) demarcation
  B) delegation
  C) fusion
  D) fragmentation
  E) devolution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1256: A system of government that promotes the rights and freedom of the citizens is called Options:
  A) oligarchy
  B) plutocracy
  C) autocracy
  D) democracy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1257: The central objective of privatization in Nigeria is to Options:
  A) Reduce the retrenchment of workers
  B) Encourage prompt payment of salaries
  C) Improve standard of living
  D) Improve the efficiency of enterprises
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1258: Under the independence Constitution of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was Options:
  A) Head of state
  B) Governor General
  C) Prime Minister
  D) Lieutenant Governor
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1259: The Commission on Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration is an organ of Options:
  A) The United Nations
  B) Common Wealth
  C) Organization of Petroeum Exporting Countries
  D) African Union
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1260: The creation of more states in Nigeria has Options:
  A) eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
  B) reduced the gap between rich and poor states
  C) increased the powers of the federal government
  D) increased the powers of the states and local governments
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  The correct answer is A .