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 761: How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967? Options:
  A) 4
  B) 12
  C) 19
  D) 21
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 762:

  When Africa is the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy, it is said to be _________

  Options:
  A) Afrocentric
  B) regional
  C) Concentric
  D) Pan-African
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 763: Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of _________ Options:
  A) her poor relations with the Francophone countries
  B) France atomic test in the sahara desert
  C) France diplomatic relations with Israel
  D) General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 764: The separation of powers means the same as Options:
  A) a presidential system of government
  B) checks and balances
  C) the rule of law
  D) supremacy of the judiciary
  E) none of the above
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 765: Privatization of public corporations in Nigeria implies Options:
  A) Government diverstment from the companies
  B) the public take - over of companies
  C) the autonomy of government companies
  D) the commercialization of public corporations
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 766: In 1879, four British companies were merged to form the United African Company by Options:
  A) Frederick Lugard
  B) Jhon Beecroft
  C) Tubman Goldie
  D) Macgregor Laird
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 767: The system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria Options:
  A) Enhance the attainment of political Independence
  B) Providede employment for educated Nigerians
  C) slowed down the nationalist movements
  D) suited the traditional political systems of Eastern Nigeria
  E) was based on democratic principles
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 768: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries came into existence at a conference held in Options:
  A) Tripoli
  B) Caracas
  C) Riyadh
  D) Baghdad
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 769: Deregulation as an economic policy borders on Options:
  A) the removal of subsidies on public utilities
  B) the removal of restrictions and extension of competition
  C) privatization
  D) commercialization
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 770: Nigeria is a member of Options:
  A) OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS
  B) OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS
  C) ECOWAS, NATO and OAU
  D) The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .