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 151: 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 152: The country whose interest conflicted with those of Nigeria over Angola in 1975 was Options:
  A) USSR
  B) USA
  C) FRANCE
  D) CUBA
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 153:

  The policy of 'indigenization' was introduced under the regime of?

  Options:
  A) General Yakubu Gowon
  B) General Olusegun Obasanjo
  C) General Ibrahim Babangida
  D) General Sani Abacha
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 154:

  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 155: President Shehu Shagari was elected Options:
  A) by the Election Tribunal
  B) By the supreme Court
  C) on the first ballot
  D) by the federal Electoral Commission
  E) by the National Assembly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 156: Which of the following best represents duties and obligations of government? Options:
  A) national sysmbols of
  B) provision of public utilities
  C) care of public property
  D) obedience of laws
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 157: One of the main reasons for the creation of more local government in Nigeria is to Options:
  A) make them more responsive to people's needs
  B) weaken the powers of traditional authorities
  C) make them more receptive to traditional rulers
  D) establish them as the third tier in the federal structure
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 158: Until her independence, Namibia was a Options:
  A) German colony
  B) South African province
  C) United Nations trusteeship
  D) British protectorate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 159: Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state allowed to elect Options:
  A) two senators
  B) five senators
  C) as many senators as the state can finace
  D) from two to five senators depending on the population of the stae
  E) ten senators
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 160:

  The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was

  Options:
  A) the National Council of State
  B) the Council of Minister
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) the Council of ministers
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  The correct answer is C .