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 1531: The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 were Options:
  A) UPN,UPN,PPA,PPP,NPP and NAP
  B) NPN,UPN ,NPP,PRP,PPP and NNDP
  C) PPA,NCNC.GNPP,NPN,UPN, andPPP
  D) UPN,GNPP,NAP,PRP,NPP and NPN
  E) NPC,GNPP,PRP,UPN,NPP and PPA
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1532:

  Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?

  Options:
  A) They only represent the interests of the wealthy.
  B) They have no influence on the government policies
  C) They may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
  D) They often resort to violent tactics
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1533: The first political party properly so-called was formed in Nigeria in Options:
  A) 1916
  B) 1923
  C) 1944
  D) 1948
  E) 1951
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1534: The officer responsible, for announcing the result of an election is known as Options:
  A) returning officer
  B) electoral officer
  C) ballot officer
  D) presiding officer
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1535:

  Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by

  Options:
  A) military junta
  B) a single ruler
  C) religious leaders
  D) the old
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1536: Authority refers to the Options:
  A) might to secure compliance from others within a given social setting
  B) power to exerice might over others behaviour
  C) mandate to exercise power over others
  D) Ability to compel others to act in a particular way
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1537:

  The Nigeria's head of government in 1963 was _____

  Options:
  A) Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe
  B) General Yakubu Gowon
  C) Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa
  D) Major Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1538: Occupational pressure groups pursue their objectives mainly by Options:
  A) issuing ultimatums and embarking on strikes
  B) alienating the government
  C) embarking on guerrilla warfare
  D) contesting elections
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1539: The smooth operation of the civil service in Nigeria is mostly hampered by Options:
  A) inadequate training of personnel
  B) corruption and inefficiency
  C) debt burden and redundancy
  D) poor infrastructure
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1540: A member of the Commonwealth that still recognizes the British monarch as its Head of State is Options:
  A) Singapore
  B) Ghana
  C) India
  D) Australia
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  The correct answer is D .