EX

M
XY

AL
Y
LE
GST112 PQ BY MALEXY IN CONJ. WITH JOHN.

E
EX

AL
1a. The Mass Mobilization of self-Reliance, Social, Justice and Economic
Recovery (MAMSER) was launched during which regime? (a)Muhammadu
Buhari (b)Olusegun Obasanjo (c)Ibrahim Babaginda (d)Sanni Abacha
AL

M
1. The second Republic in Nigeria lasted from: (a) 1975-1979 (b)1979-1983

Y
(c)1983-1993 (d)1993-1999
EX
M

2. what was the major cause of the Nigeria Civil WAR? (a)religious differences
(b)Economic recession (c)The secession of the Biafra from Nigeria (d)Military

Y
intervention

A
3. which of these is not a means of acquring Nigerian Citizenship? (a)Birth
AL

EX
(b)Naturalization (c) Adoption (d)marriagE

M
4. What is the major purpose of citizenship education?
(a) To promote cultural identity
M

AL
(b) To encourage crime control
(c) To develop responsible and acticve citizens

Y
(d) To promote foreign cultures

5. Which court has the highest authority in Nigeria?

EX
M

(a) Court of appeal

XY

(b) Supreme court

Y
(c) High court
(d) Magistrate court
AL

EX
Y

6. In Nigeria ,who is responsible for interpreting the constitution? (a)The

President (b)The National Assembly (c)The judiciary (d)The police
EX

7. Which of the following is major trade item in pre-colonial hausa economy?

M

AL
(a)kolanuts (b)Cocoa (c) rubber (d)crude oil

8. The ancient trans-saharan trade routes connected Nigeria to which region?

AL

A. Europe
M

B. South America
Y

C. North Africa
D. The Middle East
EX
M

9. The Nigerian Civil war lasted for how many years?

AL

A. 1
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
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M
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AL
Y
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B. 2

E
C. 3
EX D. 4

AL
10. The introdution of the british indirect rule system was most effective in which
region?
AL
A. Eastern Nigeria

M
B. Western Nigeria
C. Northern nigeria
D. Niger Delta
Y
EX
M

11. The war Against Indiscipline (WAI) campaign was aimed at :

A. Promoting foregin investments

Y
B. Improving Nigeria's Military Power

A
C.Encouraging discipline and order in the public life
AL

D. Increasing Population Growth EX

M
12. Who was the Head of State during the Nigerian Civil War ?
A. Yakubu Gowon
M

AL
B. Aguiyi Ironsi
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Murtala Muhammadu

Y
13. The first General Elections in Nigeria was held in the year?
EX
M
XY

A. 1959
B. 1963

Y
C. 1967
D.1979
AL

EX
Y

14. Which constitution introduced the elective principle oin Nigeria?

a.Clifford Constitution of 1922
EX

b. Richards constitution of 1946

M

AL
c. Macpherson constitution of 1951
d. Lyttleon constitution of 1954

15. What's the first political party in Nigeria?

AL

a. NCNC
M

b. NNDP
Y

c. TANU
d. AG
EX
M

AL

16. Which trade was highly sought after in trans-saharan trade?

Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
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M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. Timber

E
b. Gold
EX c. Cocoa

AL
d.Cassava

17. One of the civic responsibilities of a Nigerian citzen is ?

AL
a. avoiding taxes

M
b. engagaing in corruption

Y
c. voting during election period
d. increasing the crime rate of the country
EX
M

18. Slave trade in Nigeria was declared illegal in the year?

a. 1808

Y
b. 1807

A
c. 1809
AL

d. 1806 EX

M
19. How many ethnic groups are there in Nigeria?
a. 400-450
M

AL
b. 450-500
c. 250-400
d. 200-450

20. Islam was introduced in Nigeria through?

Y
EX
M
XY

a. Maiduguri
b. Kano

Y
c. Carvan
d. Cameroon
AL

EX
Y

21. The first colony was est by Britain in NIGERIA in the year ________?
a. 1860
EX

b.1861
M

AL
c. 1870
d. 1871

22. the colony in 21 above was est for which of the major reason?
AL

a. to uphold the law

M

b. to safeguard trade from the instabilityresulting from Yoruba War

Y

c. to stop slave trade

d. to improve economic standard of living
EX
M

AL

23. __________was the protectorate of Northern Nigeria in 1900

Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
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M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. Sir Piecewise Richard

E
b. Sir Fredrick Lord Lugard
EX c. Sir Richard Benson

AL
d. EMIR Muhammudu

24. the 1922 constitution was introduced for the following reasons except?
AL
a. to enhance coordial relationship btw the Southern and Northen

M
Protectorate

Y
b. to build on educational progess made in the south
c. to introduce new government srtuctures
EX
M

d. Western economic development

25. the 1964-65 election saw decline in votes due which of the following reasons ?

Y
a. conspiracy

A
b. a coup
AL

c. political imbalance EX

M
d .public apathy

26. the first militsry head of state is_______and from _______ethnic group
M

AL
a. Yakubu Gowon, igba
b.Yakubu Gowon, hausa
c. Yakubu Gowon, yoruba
d. Yakubu Gowon, middle belt
Y
EX
M
XY

27. all are the cause of Biafran WAR except?

a. bloodless coup

Y
b. corruption
c. increasing tension btw infrantry
AL

d. search for political power EX

Y

28. ________&________predominated the middle belt

EX

a. Kanuri & Tiv

M

AL
b. Tiv & Nupe
c. ibibio & Kanuri
d. Nupe & Kanuri
AL

29. the introduuction of the STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM (SAP) which

M

made a major significance than the earlier introduced ones was by ________
Y

and in the year _________?

a. Ibrahim Babaginda 1986
EX
M

b. Ibrahim Babaginda 1987

AL

c. Olusegun Obasanjo 1986

Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
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M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. Olusegun Obasanjo 1987

E
EX
30. from year of independence till date, Nigeria has had how many years of

AL
Military rule?
a. 30yrs
b. 32yrs
AL
c. 33yrs

M
d. 31yrs

Y
31. Gubernatorial Primaries was the name given to_______
EX
a. governor-General
M

b. Governors
c. presidents

Y
d. traditional rulers

A
AL

EX
32. Nigeria was from 3 regions to 4 regions in the year?

M
a. 1964
b. 1967
c. 1963
M

AL
d. 1961

Y
33. the Federal capital of Nigeria was moved frim Lagos to Abuja in the year?
a. Jan 1992
b. Dec 1992
EX
M
XY

c. Dec 1991
d. August 1992

Y
34. the name NIGERIA was sugggested by who and in what year?
AL

a. Lugard shaw, 1987 EX

Y

b. Floral Shaw, 1897

c. Fredrick sha, 1897
EX

d. Flora Shaw, 1897

M

AL
35. the earliest culture to be identified by its distinctive artifacts is the______
a. Hausa
b. Fulani
AL

c. Borgu
M

d. Nok
Y

36. _________ sculphure abstractly stylized and geometric and conception is

EX
M

admired both for its artistic expression and high technical standards of its
AL

produuction.
Y

MALEXY
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. bronze head

E
b. Terra-cotta
EX c. ubigugu

AL
d. The malask pottery

37. which of the following is not among the early states?

AL
a. Igbo kingdoms

M
b. Yoruba Kingdoms
c. The Nupe

Y
d. The Edo kingdom of Benin
EX
M

e. The Hausa Elite

38. As far as history dates back, Yoruba's have been the predominant on the?

Y
a. East of Niger

A
b. South of Niger
AL

c. West of Niger EX

M
d. North of Niger

39. in the early years, Yoruba were organized in

M

AL
a. Compounds
b. Elders
c. Patrlineal descent groups
d. Egallitarians
Y
EX
M
XY

40. the transition from ile (English translation ----> Compound) to Chieftancy
in yoruba lands was accompained by

Y
a. YORUBA WAR
b. division in the West
AL

c. High level artistic acheivement EX

Y

d. increase in yoruba soilders

EX

41. _______ in the Yoruba land is referred to the collective assembly of Deities
M

AL
a. Igris
b. Pantheon
c. altar
AL

d. altera
M

42. In ancient times, ORISHA served the following purposes except

Y

a. Believed to be a manifestation of Olodumare

b. intermidiate between the human realm and Divine
EX
M

c. collective assembly of deities

AL

d. The Supreme Being

Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
43. ______ orisha was known as the Orisha of Duality, beginning & crossroads

E
a. Orunmila
EX b. Obatala

AL
c. Esu
d. odun
AL
44. _______ orisha is known as the orisha presiding over War, Iron, Hunting &

M
Agriculture
a. Orunmila
b. Ogun
Y
EX
M

c. Esu
d. obatala

Y
45. Yemoja is the _______ of the Yoruba Land

A
a. Patron deity of Woman
AL

b. Fish woman EX

M
c. woman presiding over fish
d. goddess of water
M

AL
46. Obatala is known as the following except_______
a. Orisha of Light
b. Orisha of foresight
c. Orisha of purity
Y
EX
M

d. Orisha of moral uprightness

XY

e. Creator of Humans

Y
47. _______Orisha presides over Wealth, Love, Intimacy & Beauty
a. Yemoja
AL

b. Osun EX
Y

c. Ogun
d. Orunmila
EX

AL
48. _______ was regarded in Yoruba Land as the Creator of Earth and Yoruba
Kings(ancestors)
a. orunmila
AL

b. oduduwa
M

c. obatala
Y

d. esu

49. _______is known as the orisha of Lighting, Virtuality, Dance and Justice
EX
M

a. Ogun
AL

b. esu
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
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M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. sango

E
d. ina
EX

AL
50. _______is known as the ancestra of Fire
a. Ogun
b. esu
AL
c. sango

M
d. ina

Y
51. According Yoruba Creation Myth , Oduduwa created_________?
EX
a. Oni of Ife
M

b. Alaafin of Oyo
c. City of Ife

Y
d. Western Oyo

A
AL

EX
52. _______the model of Government in which the head was chosen on rotating

M
basis from one of several branches of ruling Dynasty.
a. Yoruba land
b. Igbo land
M

AL
c. Edo land of Benin
d. Hausa land

Y
53. ________ is a council of state that is responsible for naming the Alaafin of Oyo
and always checking the authority of the King
EX
M
XY

a. Bashorun
b. Oyomesi

Y
c. otun
d. Balogun
AL

EX
Y

54. ________ presided over the OYOMESI in the oyo developed Constitutinal
Monarchy
EX

a. Prime Minister
M

AL
b. Bashorun
c. Oba
d. Alaafin
AL

55. ______ ethnic group has been nicknamed the "STATELESS SOCIETY"
M

a. Tiv
Y

b. Kanuri
c. Igbo
EX
M

d. Ibibio
AL
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
56. Igbo lived in small self-contained groups of villages according to_______

E
a. Elders
EX b. Strongest

AL
c. a lineage system
d. numbers
AL
57. how was a head chosen in the Igbo land?

M
a. By the gods
b. By his strength
c. By his Wisdom
Y
EX
M

d. According to the families

58. ________is the Earth mother and the Fertility Figure, Venerated at all Igbo

Y
Shrines

A
a. Ala
AL

b. Aka EX

M
c. Imu
d. Imua
M

AL
59. which of the following is not part of the most Important Ethnolinguistic
categories in Nigeria?
a. Hausa
b. Yoruba
Y
EX
M

c. Igboho
XY

d. Igbo

Y
60. The following ethnic groups are from which region YORUBA , IGBO and
HAUSA respectively
AL

a. West, Southeast and North EX

Y

b. West, East and North

c. Southwest, East and North
EX

d. Southwest, Southeast and North-north

M

AL
AL

ANSWERS
M
Y

1.a) C
EX

1. b
M

AL

2. a
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
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M
XY

AL
Y
LE
3. c

E
EX
4. c

AL
5. b

6. c
AL

M
7. a

8. c

Y
EX
M

9. c

Y
10. c

A
11. c
AL

EX

M
12. a

13. a
M

AL
14. a

Y
15. b

16. b
EX
M
XY

17. c

Y
18. b
AL

19. c EX
Y

20. c
EX

21. b
M

AL
22. b

23. b
AL

24. a
M
Y

25. a
EX
M

26. d
AL

27. a
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
28. b

E
EX
29. a

AL
30. b

31. b
AL

M
32. c

33.

Y
EX
M

34. d

Y
35. d

A
36. b
AL

EX

M
37. c

38. c
M

AL
39. c

Y
40. c

41. b
EX
M
XY

42. d

Y
43. c
AL

44. b EX
Y

45. a
EX

46. e
M

AL
47. a

48. b
AL

49. c
M
Y

50. c
EX
M

51. a
AL

52. a
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
53. b

E
EX 54. b

AL
55. c

56. c
AL

M
57. c

58. a

Y
EX
M

59. c

Y
60. b

A
GST112 QUESTIONS ........
AL

EX

M
1. The operation Feed the Nation(OFN) program was introduced by which
Nigerian Leader?
a. Yakubu Gowon
M

b. Sheu Shagari
AL
c. Olusegun Obasanjo

Y
d. Ibrahim Babaginda

2. The Richard's constitution of 1946 introduced which major change in

EX
M

Nigeria?
XY

a. Federalism

Y
b. Taxation
c. Women's suffering(gender inequality)
AL

d. Economic Independence EX
Y

3. the 1966 coup in Nigeria led to the assaination of which Prime minister
EX

a. Ykubu Gowon
b. Nnamdi Azikiwe
M

AL
c. Abubakar Tafawale Bawa
d. Olusegun Obasanjo
AL

4. Which of the following is not considered a core Nigerian Value?

M

a. Hardwork
Y

b. Honesty
c. Nepotism
EX
M

d. Patriotism
AL
Y

5. which of the following is a Right of a NIgerian citizen?

AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. Right to exploit natural resources

E
b. Right to vote and be voted for
EX c. Right to break traffic law

AL
d. Right to kill

6. The Nigerian Civil War was fought btw?

AL
a. Yoruba and Hausa

M
b. igbo and Tiv

Y
c. Nigeria and Biafra
d. Nigeria and Ghana
EX
M

7. The major Pre-colonial trade route that connected Nigeria to North Africa
was the?

Y
a. Atlanti Ocean route

A
b. Trans-Saharan trade route
AL

c. Indian Ocean route EX

M
d. Nile River trade route

8. what was the main reason for the 1983 military coup in Nigeria?
M

AL
a. Economic mismanagement and corruption
b. introduction of democracy
c. Religious Tensions
d. pressure from the United Nations
Y
EX
M
XY

9. A person accused of a crime in Nigeria is presumed:

a. Guilty until proven innocent

Y
b. innocent until proven Guilty
c. Guilty with no chance defense
AL

d. automatically pardoned EX
Y

10. The Middle age refers to which century?

EX

a. 16th
M

AL
b. 15th
c. 18th
d. 17th
AL

11. The Igbo apprenticeship system (Igba-boy) ensures:

M

a. political awareness
Y

b. transfer business skills

c. Religious conversion
EX
M

d. Military Training
AL
Y

MALEXY
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
12. A fallacy in Logic refers to ..........

E
a. A valid form of reasoning
EX b. A mistake in reasoning or argumentation

AL
c. A form of absolute truth
d. A reliable source of knowledge
AL
13. The term PHILOSOPHY originates from which language?

M
a. Latin
b. Greek
c. Arabic
Y
EX
M

d. Hebrew

14. Who is traditionally considered the "father of Western philosophy" ?

Y
a. Plato

A
b. Aristotle
AL

c. Socrates EX

M
d. Descartes

15. Which system of Government do they practice in the Igbo Pre-colonial

M

AL
a. Decentralized adminstration
b. absolute monarchy
c. centralized but wuth checks and balances
d. Theocratic rule
Y
EX
M
XY

16. what was the King title in the Yoruba land?

a. Oba

Y
b. igwe
c. Emir
AL

d. saudaua EX
Y

17. which institution was responsible for checking the excesses of the yoruba
EX

in the Yoruba System?

M

AL
a. The Dogari
b. The Oyomesi
c. The Akali Court
AL

d. The Village Council

M

18. which was the following of the Ogboni cult in the Yoruba pre-colonial
Y

system?. a.
a. collection of Taxes
EX
M

b. Military defense
AL

c. spritual and Judicial oversight

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. Appointment of the KING

E
EX
19.

AL
aWho were the titleholders in the igbo pre-colonial society known for their
influence and status?
a. Ozo titleholders
AL
b. Madwaki

M
c. Dogari
d. Oyomesi

Y
EX
20. which of the following instutions played a key role in the Igbo governance?
M

a. The Ogboni cult

b. The age grade system

Y
c. TheAkali court

A
d. The Aare Ona kakanfo
AL

EX

M
21. in the Hausa-Fulani pre-colonial system, what was the title of the ruler

a. Oba
M

AL
b. igwe
c. Emir
d. saudaua

Y
22. The Hausa-Fulani pre-colonial system was unique because it was based
EX
M
XY

on........
a. Democratic elections

Y
b. Islamic principles and Absolute rule
c. A system of age-grade leadership
AL

d. A council of elder's decisions EX

Y

23. which institution was responsible for tax collection in Hausa-Fulani

EX

System?
M

AL
a. maaji
b. Dogari
c. Hakimi
AL

d. Galadinma
M

24. what role did the Madwaki play in Hausa-Fulani system:

Y

a. He was the commander of the army

b. He was the Chief Judge
EX
M

c. He was the responsible for religious affairs

AL

d. He led the Emir's secret police

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
25. in Yoruba Pre-colonial politics, the Aare ona kakanfo was responsile

E
for.........
EX a. collection of Taxes

AL
b. Military leadership
c. spritual and Judicial oversight
d. Appointment of the KING
AL

M
26. The yoruba principle of checks and balances allowed the OYOMESI to.........

Y
a. Overrule the Oba decisions
b. Remove the oba by forcing him to commit sucide
EX
M

c. Control tax collection

d. Enforce Islamic law

Y
27. which group performed spitual functions in th Yoruba system?

A
a. The Ogboni cult
AL

b. The age grade system EX

M
c. TheAkali court
d. The Aare Ona kakanfo
M

AL
28. What was the major reason why indirect rule was successful in
NORTHERN NIGERIA?
a. The presence of centralized administration
b. The influence of European culture
Y
EX
M

c. The dominance of Christainity

XY

d. The absence of strong leaders

Y
29. The Highest court in Hausa-Fulani system was called.......
AL

a. The Ogboni cult EX

Y

b. The age grade system

c. TheAkali court
EX

d. The Aare Ona kakanfo

M

AL
30. The council of elders in the Igbo pre-colonial system was called.......
a. Oyomesi
AL

b. the Ala priesthood

M

c. The village
Y

d. the wazari

31. the Ogboni cult played a role similar to which institution in the
EX
M

Hausa-Fulani system?
AL

a. madwaki
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
b. Galadinma

E
c. the Akali court
EX d. wazari

AL
32. what is the best description of the Igbo political system?
a. it was highly hierarchical and centralized
AL
b. it was ruled by one supreme leader

M
c. it was decentralized and republician

Y
d. it was entirely based on Military rule
EX
33. which group acted as the security force in yoruba pre-colonial society?
M

a. The Aare Ona kakanfo and his warriors

b. The hakimi

Y
c. Ogboni cult

A
d. Lalude
AL

EX

M
34. what was the primary economic activity that sustained the Hausa-Fulani
system was?
a. hunting
M

AL
b. fishing
c. agriculture and trade
d Gold mining

Y
35. what was the highest form of punishment in the Yoruba system?
EX
M
XY

a. Exile
b. Forced sucide

Y
c. Imprisonment
d. Heavy taxation
AL

EX
Y

36. which political system was the most centralized?

a. Igbo
EX

b. Yoruba
M

AL
c. Hausa-Fulani
d. Tiv

37. which group controlled spiritual affairs in the igbo pre-colonial system?
AL

a. The Dogari
M

b. The Ala priesthood

Y

c. The Akali Court

d. The Village Council
EX
M

AL

38. what was the significance of the "Opening of the Calabash" in the Oyo
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
Empire?

E
a. it was a ritual to swear in a new King
EX b. it was a punishment forcing a ruler to commit sucide

AL
c. it was a method of choosing the next Bashorun
d. it was a spiritual ceremony to cleanse the kingdom
AL
39. who was the Treasurer responsible for Financial matters in the

M
Hausa-Fulani political system?
a. Dogari
b. Wazari
Y
EX
M

c. Maaji
d. madwaki

Y
40. the yorubas were believed to have migrated from........

A
a. Niger Delta
AL

b. Upper Egypt EX

M
c. France
d. congo Basins
M

AL
41. which European leder chaired the Berlin conference?
a. King Leopold II
b. Otto Von Bismarck
c. Queen Victoria
Y
EX
M

d. Napoleon III
XY

42. What was the primary reason for the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

Y
a.To end the slave trade
b.To regulate European Territorial claims in Africa
AL

c. To promote African self Government EX

Y

d. To develop African countries

EX

43. which of the following country was not a participant in Berlin Conference?
M

AL
a. Germany
b. France
c. Portugal
AL

d. Ethopia
M

44. which European King was granted control over the Congo during Berlin
Y

Conference?
a. King Leopold II
EX
M

b. Otto Von Bismarck

AL

c. Queen Victoria
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. Napoleon III

E
EX
45. One of the agreements at the Berlin conference was that Territorial

AL
acquisition in Africa required?
a. Military conquest
b. An official agreement with Local rulers
AL
c. Effective occupation

M
d. A vote from the Africa people

Y
46. The European competition for African territories led to conflicts such as:
EX
a. The Napoleonic wars
M

b. The Scramble for Africa

c. The Cold War

Y
d. The Boer War

A
AL

EX
47. the Berlin Conference led to the introduction of which European

M
Administration system in Africa?
a. Democracy
b. Indirect rule
M

AL
c. socialism
d. Capitalism

Y
48. one of the diplomatic methods used by Europeans to Colonize Africa was:
a. Military Invasion
EX
M
XY

b. Signing treaties with Africa rulers

c. Assaining African Leaders

Y
d. Using African soilders
AL

49. the European introduced Cash crops in Africa to? EX

Y

a. promote food security

b. improve African economies
EX

c. support European industries

M

AL
d. feed local populations

50. which of the following was an economic instruments used by colonialists?

a. Barter trade
AL

b. introduction European currencies

M

c. total dependence on Africa economics

Y

d. expansion of African industries

EX
M

51. which European country practiced the policy of assimilation in its Africa
AL

colonies?
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. Britain

E
b. Germany
EX c. France

AL
d. Portugal

52. what was the French system of colonial administration called?

AL
a. indirect rule

M
b. direct rule

Y
c. Policy of association
d. Decolonization
EX
M

53. which of the following was not a French colony?

a. Senegal

Y
b. Mali

A
c. Ghana
AL

d. Ivory Coast EX

M
54. the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule was?
a. Nigeria
M

AL
b. Ghana
c. Kenya
d. Egypt

Y
55. who was the Leader of resistance in the Sokoto Caliphate?
EX
M
XY

a. Kong Jaja
b. Sultan Attahiru

Y
c. Samori Taure
d. Sekou Ahmad
AL

EX
Y

56. the ABA woman's riot was a response?

a. gender inequality
EX

b. suffering
M

AL
c. lack of free will in the land
d. taxation and appointment of warrant chiefs

57. who act as intermidiaries btw the British and their people?
AL

a. Governor
M

b. prime ministers
Y

c. traditional rulers
d. governor-general
EX
M

AL

58. one major reason Britsih introduced Indirect rule in Nigeria was:
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. The presence of many British Personnel

E
b. The avaliability of enough funds for administration
EX c. The need to use existing traditional structures

AL
d. The acceptance of direct rule by all Nigerians

59. which of the following factors contributed to the partial success of

AL
indirect rule in Western Nigeria?

M
a. The power of the Emirs

Y
b. The absence of taxation
c. The influence of the educated elites
EX
M

d. The direct involvement of the Bristish officials

60. who was regarded as the "FATHER OF INDIRECT RULE"

Y
a. King Leopold II

A
b. Otto Von Bismarck
AL

EX
c. Sir Friedrick Lord Lugard

M
d. Napoleon III
M

AL

Y
EX
M
XY

Y
AL

EX
Y
EX

AL
AL

M
Y
EX
M

AL
Y
AL

EX

M
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M
XY

AL
Y
LE
GST112 ANSWERS.........

E
EX 1. c

AL
2. a

3. c
AL

M
4. c

5. b

Y
EX
M

6. c

Y
7. b

A
8. c
AL

EX

M
9. b

10. b
M

AL
11. b

Y
12. b

13. b
EX
M
XY

14. b

Y
15. a
AL

16. a EX
Y

17. b
EX

18. c
M

AL
19. a

20. b
AL

c
M

21.
Y

22. b
EX
M

23. c
AL

24. a
Y
AL

EX

M
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M
XY

AL
Y
LE
25. b

E
EX 26. b

AL
27. a

28. c
AL

M
29. c

30. c

Y
EX
M

31. c

Y
32. c

A
33. a
AL

EX

M
34. c

35. b
M

AL
36. c

Y
37. b

38. b
EX
M
XY

39. c

Y
40. b
AL

41. b EX
Y

42. b
EX

43. d
M

AL
44. a

45. c
AL

b
M

46.
Y

47. b
EX
M

48. b
AL

49. c
Y
AL

EX

M
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AL XY M XY
M AL

60.
59.
58.
57.
56.
55.
54.
53.
52.
51.
50.
AL EX

c
c
c
c
c
c

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EX Y AL EX
Y M EX Y
EX M AL Y M
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M EX Y AL
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GENERAL QUESTIONS GST112

E
EX

AL
1. what idealogy did colonial rulers introduce that led to contradictions in
African societies?
AL
a. Communism

M
b. Capitalism and socialism

Y
c. Feudalism
d. Monarchism
EX
M

2. the Igbo pre-colonial system is best described as?

a. Highly centralized system

Y
b. the Emirate system

A
c. decentralized and acephalous
AL

d. Kingdom-based EX

M
3. How many states did Yakubu Gowon create
a. 9
M

AL
b. 13
c. 12

Y
d. 11

4. the Atlantic Charter of 1941 emphasized:

EX
M

a. The rights of all nations to self-rule

XY

b. The need for European expansion

Y
c. The supremacy of colonial rule
d. The Partitiong of Africa
AL

EX
Y

5. in the yoruba the system of government practiced was_______

a. Monarchial with absolute power bestowed on the King
EX

b. Monarchial with little checks and balances

M

c. Highly centralized
AL
d. Republician & Soveregin

6. the following were allowed to check the king except_____

AL

a. otun
M

b. Ogboni cult
Y

c. Aare Ona kakanfo

d. Oyomesi
EX
M

AL

7. ______ was the name given to head the Ogboni Cult

Y

a. oduduwa
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
b. Ifa

E
c. oluawo
EX d. chief priest

AL
8. _______ is the highest authority in Yoruba land
a. oba
AL
b. oyomesi

M
c. igwe
d. sultan

Y
EX
9. _______ & ________sysytem of administration are similar but former differs
M

from the latter in that it has checks and balance

a. Yoruba & Igbo

Y
b. Igbo & Hausa- fulani

A
c. Yoruba & Hausa-fulani
AL

d. Hausa-fulani & Yoruba EX

M
10. which Emir minister is responsible is for provision of Security?
a. Galadinma
M

AL
b. Madwaki
c. Dogari
d. waziri

Y
11. ________performed the same duties as the Aare Ona kakanfo in the Hausa-
EX
M
XY

Fulani system

Y
a. Galadinma
b. Madwaki
AL

c. Dogari EX
Y

d. waziri
EX

12. just as we have Bank Minister, the minister that was responsible for
M

AL
money finances and treasures in Hausa- Fulani system?
a. maaaji
b. Madwaki
AL

c. Dogari
M

d. waziri
Y

13. _____ was regarded as the HOD

a. maaaji
EX
M

b. Sarkin fada
AL

c. Dogari
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. waziri

E
EX
14. _______was bestowed the responsiblities to collect taxes on behalf of Emir

AL
a. wazari
b. districts
c. Akali court
AL
d. Hakimi

M
Y
15. which of the following could have been assumed to be role of Akali court?
a. legislative administration
EX
b. executive administration
M

c. Judiciary administration
d. Spiritual Consultation

A
16. in the pre-colonial system, who was the head of the Igbo kingdom?
AL

a. Igwe EX

M
b. oba
c. King
d. null
M

AL
17. the following are the functions of Okpara except......

Y
a. He judges and settles family dispute
b. He controls the family affairs
c. Marries the widows of the families as a sign to keep the lineage
EX
M
XY

d. performs rituals & ceremonies on behalf of the family

Y
18. the similarities btw the Igbo and Yoruba system of adminstration in the
pre-colonial period
AL

a. presence of aba EX
Y

b. presence of checks and balances

c. nil
EX

d. sovereign administration
M

AL
19. which of the was an advantage of the Berlin Conference to Africa?
a. a medium of expansion
b. economic exploitaton
AL

c. introduction of education and literacy

M

d. loss African territories

Y

20. the Berlin conference led to the chartering of _________ in the year ________
EX
M

a. Congo Basin, 1861

AL

b Royal Niger company, 1886

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. the Royal charter, 1896

E
d. the United nations company, 1886
EX

AL
21. the were the following main economic factors for colonial invasion of
European coutries in to Nigeria except
a. search for market
AL
b. search for raw materials

M
c. to develop territories

Y
d. investment of surplus capital
EX
22. _______is not part of the reasons for colonial invasion
M

a. search for prestige and political power

b. job employment for Africans

Y
c. job employment for Europeans

A
d. to maintain political stability
AL

EX

M
23. which British company played a key role in the colonization of Nigeria?
a. The Royal Nigeria company
b. The united Africa company
M

AL
c. the British East india company
d. the chartered west Africa company

Y
24. the system of governance used by the british in Norhern Nigeria was
called:
EX
M
XY

a. direct rule
b. indirect rule

Y
c. democracy
d. Asolute monarchy
AL

EX
Y

25. what war changed the perception of African soilders about European
superiority?
EX

a. Israel war
M

AL
b. World War 1
c. World war 2
d. Britain war
AL

26. According to Professor Hns Kohn, nationalism is:

M

a. A form of dictator ship

Y

b. a state of mind where supreme loyalty is given to the nation

c. The process of colonization
EX
M

d. A foreign policy Strategy

AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
27. The United nations organization (UNO) supported African Nationalism by:

E
a. imposing stricter colonial rules
EX b. Encouraging to seek self-rule

AL
c. helping colonial powers secure their hold
d. opposing independence movement
AL
28. which nationalist movement was led by Julius Nyerere?

M
a. kenya
b. Ghana
c. Tanzania
Y
EX
M

d. Mali

29. the press played a major role in African nationalism by:

Y
a. encouraging colonial rule

A
b. suppressing opposition to colonialism
AL

EX
c. exposing the evils of colonialism

M
d. printing colonial propaganda

30. what was the main goal of nationalist movement?

M

AL
a. Gain political and economic independence
b. to control more military power
c. continue slave trade
d. make more connections outside the country
Y
EX
M
XY

31. The British defeat by Japan made Africans realize that :

a. Britain was invicible

Y
b. Europeans were not unbeatable
c. Africa needed Japan's support
AL

c. Japan wanted to colonize Africa EX

Y

32. which of the following trade unions played a role in Nigerian nationalism?
EX

a. COSATU
M

AL
b. Nigerian Railway workers union
c. AMerican federation of Labor
d. British trade union congress
AL

33. active nationalism differs from passive nationalism because it:

M

a. focuses of gradual reforms

Y

b. advocates for absolute independence

c. supports colonial rule
EX
M

d. promotes diplomatic ties with European

AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
34. the role of ex-servicemen in nationalism was significant because:

E
a. they discouraged nationalism
EX b. they remained loyal to the Britsh

AL
c. they fought against colonial oppression
d. they demanded higher taxes
AL
35. what was economic factor that fueled Nationalism

M
a. industrial growth

Y
b. exploitation African resources
c. economic self- sufficiency
EX
M

d. Foregin investments

36. who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?

Y
a. Olusegun Obasanjo

A
b. Tafawa Balewa
AL

c. Nnamdi Azikwe EX

M
d. Yakubu Gowon

37. The zikists movement was founded to promote:

M

AL
a. Colonial adminstration
b. the teachings of Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
c. British rule of Nigeria
d. Religious conversions
Y
EX
M
XY

38. one of the earliest Nigerian nationalists was

a. Ahmadu Bello

Y
b. Nnamdi Azikwe
c. Herbert Macaulay
AL

d. Tafawa Balewa EX
Y

39. the full meaning of AG is:

EX

a. Assistant-general
M

AL
b. American group
c. Action group
d. African-trade Group
AL

40. the National Council of Nigerian ana Cameroons (NCNC) was formed in?
M

a. 1923
Y

b. 1944
c. 1983
EX
M

d. 1946
AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
41. after the amalgation , the capital of Nigeria was moved from Calabar to?

E
a. Abuja
EX b. Lagos

AL
c. kano
d. british colony
AL
42. The Nigerian National Democratic party (NNDP) was formed in?

M
a. 1923
b. 1944
c. 1983
Y
EX
M

d. 1946

43. The full mean of NPC is ?

Y
a. Nigerian petroleum colony

A
b. National press congress
AL

EX
c. National petrleum congress

M
d. Northern peolpe's congress

44. The world Econmic Depression of 1930 led to:

M

AL
a. Economic prosperity in Nigeria
b. Increased European exploitation
c. the decline in nationalists movement
d. The end of colonialism
Y
EX
M
XY

45. which of the following newspapers was influential in Nigerian nationalism?

Y
a. The Guardian
b. Daily Mirror
AL

c. West African Pilot EX

Y

d. New York Times

EX

46. who led nationalist movement in Kenya ?

M

AL
a. Kwame Nkrumah
b. Jomo Kenyatta
c. Nnamdi Azikwe
AL

d.Patrice Lumumba
M

47. which organization was formed by african students abroad to promote

Y

nationalism?
a. OAU
EX
M

b. WASU
AL

c. ECOWAS
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. AU

E
EX
48. the Nigerian independence movement was mostly.......

AL
a. Violent
b. Peaceful
c. Led by soilders
AL
d. started by foreigneers

M
Y
49. what was the main strategic reason for British interest in Egypt?
EX
a. to deploy soilders easily at neighbouring countries
M

b. to control suez canal

c. they had more chances with Gold mining

Y
d. to easily contact their colonies

A
AL

EX
50. which of the following was not an effect of colonialism in Africa?

M
a. Economic exploitation
b. political stability
c. loss of traitional leadership
M

AL
d. introduction of new European laws

Y
51. which British political party supported the idea of Self- rule?
a. world trade
b. Labour party
EX
M
XY

c. Britain strong support

d. trade unions

Y
52. what is the full meaning of WASU......
AL

a. Western African student union EX

Y

b. West African student's Union

c. Western Africa student's union
EX

d. West Africa student' Union

M

AL
53. How many LGA does Nigeria have?
a. 250
b. 774
AL

c. 554
M

d. 438
Y

54. which European leader played a key role in the Berlin conference?
EX
M

a. King Leopold ll
AL

b. Otto Von Bismarck

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. Queen Victoria

E
d. Napoleon lll
EX

AL
55. who act as intermidiaries btw the British and their people
a. warrant chiefs
b. Traditional rulers
AL
c. Governors

M
d. Governor- General

Y
56. which of the following is not a reason for the adoption of indirect rule in
EX
Nigeria?
M

a. Shortage of British personnel

b. Language barriers

Y
c. The effectiveness of direct rule in other colonies

A
d. the need to preserve African traditions
AL

EX

M
57. what was the role of European trading companies like United African
Company (UAC)
a. To support Africa-owned business
M

AL
b. To dominated export and import trade in favor of Europeans
c. to promte fair trade btw Africa and Europe
d. to encourage the production of local African goods

58. what type of Governance existed in Igbo society?

Y
EX
M
XY

a. Democratic
b. Feudal

Y
c. Centralized
d. Military rule
AL

EX
Y

59. what was the highest court in the Hausa-Fulani system?

a. Akali court
EX

b. Village council
M

AL
c. Ogboni court
d. EMir's Ministers

60. the traditional rulers in pre-colonial Nigeria performed all functions except?
AL

a. Collecting taxes
M

b. Acting as intermidiaries btw people and ancestors

Y

c. Enforcing colonial laws

d Maintaining law and order
EX
M

AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
ANSWERS

E
EX
1. b

AL
2. c
AL
3. c

M
Y
4. a

5. b
EX
M

6. a

A
7. c
AL

8. a
EX

M
9. c
M

AL
10. c

Y
11. b

12. a
EX
M
XY

13. d

Y
14. d
AL

EX
Y

15. d

16. c
EX

AL
17. c

18. c
AL

19. c
M
Y

20. b
EX
M

21. c
AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
22. b

E
EX
23. a

AL
24. b
AL
25. c

M
Y
26. b

27. b
EX
M

28. c

A
29. c
AL

30. a
EX

M
31. b
M

AL
32. b

Y
33. b

34. c
EX
M
XY

35. b

Y
36. b
AL

EX
Y

37. b

38. c
EX

AL
39. c

40. b
AL

41. b
M
Y

42. a
EX
M

43. d
AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
44. b

E
EX45. c

AL
46. b
AL
47. b

M
Y
48. b

49. b
EX
M

50. b

A
51. b
AL

52. b
EX

M
53. b
M

AL
54. b

Y
55. b

56. c
EX
M
XY

57. b

Y
58. a
AL

EX
Y

59. a

60. c
EX

AL
AL

GST112 QUESTIONS...........($)
M
Y

1. which of the following is among of the the earliest traditional nationalist?

a. Sultan Muhammad
EX
M

b. olujagun of Oyo land

AL

c. Nana of Itshekiri
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. Ijale of Oyo land

E
EX
2. which of the following is not among the earliest traditionalist?

AL
a. Sekou Ahmad
b. Samour Toure
c. sultan Attahiru
AL
d. ijale of Oyo land

M
Y
3. which of the following is not among the earliest traditionalist?
a. Sultan Muhammad
EX
b. king Jaja of opobo
M

c. Sekou Ahmad
d. Nana of Itshekiri

A
4. _______is the desire for freedom from Colonial or foreign Administration
AL

a. colonialism EX

M
b. reconstructilization
c. search of Power
d. nationalism
M

AL
5. the following were the need for nationalism in Nigeria except

Y
a. fedral dominion
b. search for freedom and independence
c. different forms of discrimination
EX
M
XY

d. imposition of Tax

Y
6. the following are parties which sparked nationlism in Nigeria except
a. United nations
AL

b. ECOWAS EX
Y

c. British Labour party

d. trade Union
EX

7. which conference led to the formation of the Oil rivers Protectorate

M

AL
a. Berlin Conference
b. Brussels Conference
c. European Conference
AL

d. British Conference
M
Y

8. the brussels conference was held in the year

a. 1817
EX
M

b.1890
AL

c. 1898
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. 1900

E
EX
9. the southern and the northern protectorate was amalgated in the year?

AL
a. 1814
b. 1914
c. 1918
AL
d. 1923

M
Y
10. the first council which was created after amalgationa and maent to bring
about cooperation in New found Nigeria was?
EX
a. Lugard council
M

b. Elective council
c. Nigeria council

Y
d. Council of elders

A
AL

EX
11. Clifford constitution of 1922 introduced

M
a. Regionalism
b. Right to vote and be voted for
c. Direct law
M

AL
d. Elective principle

Y
12. the Clifford constitution of 1922 led to the following except?
a. fedralism
b. establishment of political parties
EX
M
XY

c. establishment of political parties

d. executive and legislative council

Y
13. under the 1922 Clifford constitution, the Governor had?
AL

a. Veto power EX
Y

b. Monarchial power with checks and balances by the officials

c. decentralized and republician
EX

d. acephalous and Monarchial

M

AL
14. the Clifford constitution was the______constitution of Nigeria
a. 5th
b. 4th
AL

c. 2nd
M

d. 1st
Y

15. Lagos Daily News was established in the year_______

EX
M

a. 1920
AL

b. 1925
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. 1926

E
d. 1920
EX

AL
16. the Clifford constitution made decisions in the North through _______
a. proclamation
b. Traditional Rulers
AL
c. sending a Colony

M
d. requests

Y
17. the clifford constitution was abolished for the following reasons
EX
except____
M

a. Lack of Nigerians in the representation or governance of their matters

b. the veto power placed on the Governor

Y
c. lack of provision of food by the law to Africans

A
d. introduction of sectionalism
AL

EX

M
18. the full meaning of NYM........
a. National Youth Movement
b. Nigeria Youth Movement
M

AL
c. Nigerian Youth Movement
d. Nigeria's Youth Movement

Y
19. the following newspapaer were a movement towards achieveing
nationalism by exposing the evil deeds of colonialism?
EX
M
XY

a. Iwe irohin
b. Daily Times

Y
c. Commet
d. Lagos Daily News
AL

EX
Y

20. which of the following is not a feature of Richards constitution?

a. Legislative Council
EX

b. Regionalism
M

AL
c. Executive council
d. Traditional Council

21. the first constitution to introduce Regionalism into the administration of

AL

Nigeria?
M

a. Clifford constitution
Y

b. Richards constitution
c. Nigeria Council
EX
M

d. Macpherson constitution
AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
22. the legislative council are expected to _______

E
a. Draw a map
EX b. make law reservation for the Governor

AL
c. manage the work of the Governor
d. sign biddings
AL
23. the responsibility of the regional government were the following except.....

M
a. Appoint/select their representative to sit at the central Lgislative sit

Y
b. to advise the regional Governors on issues affecting the regions
c. to approve Regional Budget
EX
M

d. to intefere in all matter both legislative and regional

24. the aims of Richards constitution are the following except

Y
a. to promote the unity of the country

A
b.to allow Nigerians as a majority in the legislative council
AL

EX
c. retention of Elective Principle

M
d. Creation of the first 3 states

25. _________constitution added the North into the adminstration of Nigeria

M

AL
and introduced Bicameralism in the North?
a. Clifford
b. Richards
c. Macpherson
Y
EX
M

d. Lyttleton
XY

26. ______constitution laid the the foundation of Fedralism and fedral

Y
constitution in Nigera.
a. Clifford
AL

b. Richards EX
Y

c. Macpherson
d. Lyttleton
EX

AL
27. the Richards constitution include all except........
a. Linked native authorities to Regional authorities
b. establishment of Regionalism
AL

c. Linked native authorities to Executive

M

d. it allowed Nigerians be a majority in the 160 seats

Y

28. which of the following demerits stayed throughout Cliiford and Richards
Constitution which the natives were not happy about?
EX
M

a. Veto power
AL

b. increase in Nigeria representation in the adminstration

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. Proclamation in the North

E
d. Executive and Legislative council
EX

AL
29. _______political party abolished the 1946 Richards constitution(which was
to last for 9yrs).
a. NCNC and Labour leader Micheal Imodu
AL
b. AG, Muhammadu Saraki

M
c. NYM, Nationalist Zear

Y
d. NPC muhammadu Saraki
EX
30. the request for a new constitution by nationalists against Richards
M

constitution was because it didn't link ?

a. the Regional Assemblies withLegislative council

Y
b. the Legislative council withExecutive council

A
c. the legislative council with Governor
AL

EX
d. the Regional assemblies with Executive council

M
31. establishment of Bicameralism under the Richards constitution was in
which region?
M

AL
a. North
b. West
c. South
d. East
Y
EX
M
XY

32. which negative effects of Richards constitution are still with us today, in
the Nigeria adminstration?

Y
a. Tribalism and Sectionalism
b. National Consciouness
AL

c. economic exploits EX
Y

d. Harmony and Peace

EX

33. ____had the duties of serving as electoral colleges in the election of

M

AL
Regional assemblies.
a. legislative council
b. native Authorities
AL

c. Nationalists
M

d. the mass
Y

34. the similarities btw clifford and Richards constitution are the following
except......
EX
M

a. Veto power
AL

b. Elective principle
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. same Franchise

E
d. legislative and executive council
EX

AL
35. NYM was established in the year
a. 1923
b. 1949
AL
c. 1951

M
d. 1937

Y
36. AG was established in the year?
EX
a. 1923
M

b. 1949
c. 1951

Y
d. 1937

A
AL

EX
37. NPC was established in the year?

M
a. 1923
b. 1949
c. 1951
M

AL
d. 1937

Y
38. The Richards constitution linked all ofn these except
a. Regional assembly to legislative council
b. Legislative council to Executive council
EX
M
XY

c. native authorities to Legislative council

d. Regional assemblies to executive council

Y
39. _________conference was held for the introduction of Macpherson
AL

Constitution. EX
Y

a. Lagos constitutional conference

b. London constitutional conference
EX

c. Ibadan conference
M

AL
d. Brussels conference

40. the following are the features of Macpherson Constitution except.....

a. Bicameralism in the East
AL

b. House of representatives
M

c. council of ministers
Y

d. Regional legislature
EX
M

41. under the Macpherson constitution , the legislative council were

AL

called..............
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. council of Ministers

E
b. House of assemblies
EX c. House of chiefs

AL
d. House of representatives

42. under the Macpherson constitution , the Executive council were

AL
called..............

M
a. council of Ministers

Y
b. House of assemblies
c. House of chiefs
EX
M

d. House of representatives

43. which of the following Franchise was placed on the country during

Y
macpherson Election period which Ngerians didnt like.......

A
a. 12 months stay in the country and $100 per annum
AL

EX
b. 12 months stay in the country and $50 per annum

M
c. only male were allowed to vote
d. 6 months stay in the country an $100 per annum
M

AL
44. ________had the power to legisslate on any matters affecting the country
as a whole under Macpherson constitution?
a. Legislative council
b. Executive council
Y
EX
M

c. Council of Ministers
XY

d. Regional Executives

Y
45. Bicameralism was introduced to which region under Macpherson
constitution?
AL

a. North EX
Y

b. West
c. South
EX

d. East
M

AL
46. Under which constitution was public service commissioned in Nigeria?
a. Clifford constitution
AL

b. Richards constitution
M

c. Macpherson constitution
Y

d. lytteton constitution

47. _______had the functions of formulating and executing the policy of the
EX
M

government?
AL

a. House of representatives
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
b. council of Ministers

E
c. Regional Legislature
EX d. Regional executive council

AL
48. _______had the functions of formulating and implementing laws and
policies in the Regions
AL
a. House of representatives

M
b. council of Ministers

Y
c. Regional Legislature
d. Regional executive council
EX
M

49. the functions of the Central Executive council include the following
except........

Y
a. administration of the country

A
b. initiating bills in the country
AL

EX
c. collection of tax in the country

M
d. implementing laws in the country

50. the establishment of Public service in the Government allowed Nigerians

M

AL
to?
a. override any decision made by legislative council

Y
b. attain high posts and position in the government and compete with their
counterpart Europeans
EX
M

c. secure Regional Domination

XY

d. have National consciousness

Y
51. ________was a new system that came with the Macpherson constitution.
a. Revenue allocation commission
AL

b. Elective principle EX
Y

c. representation of Nigeria in their government

d. Regionalism
EX

AL
52. the following are the merits of Macpherson constitution except?
a. Revenue allocation commission
b. public service commission
AL

c. Nigeria made Ministers

M

d. Splited power granted to the governor and Lieutenant governor

Y

53. the Revenue allocation commission established under the Macpherson

constitution was called ?
EX
M

a. Macpherson Staurt commission

AL

b. John Staurt commission

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. Hicks-philiphson commission

E
d. John-Philiphson commission
EX

AL
54. the demerits of Macpherson constitution are the following except
a. Electoral system was uniform
b. no prime minister at the center
AL
c. Absence of Mimisterial responsibility

M
d. Veto power granted to the Governor

Y
55. _______&_______ crisis were the major problems faced by Nigerians that led
EX
to the disintegration of the Macpherson constitution.
M

a. . Western Regional House of Assembly crisis of 1956 and

self-government

Y
b. Eastern Regional House of Assembly crisis of 1953 and

A
self-government
AL

EX
c. . Northern Regional House of Assembly crisis of 1954 and

M
self-government
d. . Northern Regional House of Assembly crisis of 1953 and
self-government
M

AL
56. the following are merits of Macpherson constitution except?
a. representation of Nigerians in their government

Y
b. establishment of Bicameralism in the west and Unicameralism in East
EX
M

c. sectional and Regional consciouness

XY

d. Nigerians were a principal instrument in the constitution

Y
57. what was the main source of the law in the hause-fulani pre-colonial
system?
AL

a. sharia EX
Y

b. By the Emir's law

c. Hakunu law
EX

d. Jihad law
M

AL
58. Which African ruler successfully resisited European colonization by
defeating Italy in 1896?
AL

a. Samori Ture
M

b. Menelik ll
Y

c. Jaja of Opobo
d. Nana of Itsekiri
EX
M

59. who among the following was in-charge of the armry of the pre-colonial
AL

Hausa/Fulani society?
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. Maaji

E
b. Dogari
EX c. Magaji

AL
d. Madwaki

60. which of the folowing is not a feature of the French policy of Assimilation?
AL
a. encouragement of Africans to form political parties

M
b. centralized system of Adminstration

Y
c. colonia representation in the french national assembly in Paris
d. Forced Labour policy
EX
M

GST112 ANSWERS........($$)

Y
1. C

A
AL

2. D
EX

M
3. A

4. D
M

AL
5. A

6. B

7. B
Y
EX
M
XY

8. B

Y
9. B
AL

10.C EX
Y

11.D
EX

12.A
M

AL
13.A

14.D
AL

15.B
Y

16.A
EX
M

17.C
AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
18.B

E
EX
19.A

AL
20.D

21.B
AL

M
22.B

23.D

Y
EX
M

24.D

Y
25.B

A
26.B
AL

EX

M
27.C

28.A
M

AL
29.A

Y
30.D

31.A
EX
M
XY

32.A

Y
33.B
AL

34.A EX
Y

35.D
EX

36.C
M

AL
37.B

38.D
AL

39.C
M
Y

40.A
EX
M

41.D
AL

42.A
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
43.B

E
EX
44.A

AL
45.B

46.C
AL

M
47.B

48.D

Y
EX
M

49.C

Y
50.B

A
51.A
AL

EX

M
52.D

53.C
M

AL
54.A

Y
55.B

56.C
EX
M
XY

57.A

Y
58.B
AL

59.D EX
Y

60.A
EX

AL

COMPILED GST112 QUESTIONS LAST BATCH.......

AL

1. which of the following hinders the expression of public opinion?

Y

a. absence of universities
b. labour unions
EX
M

c. presence of pressure groups

AL

d. uniformed citizenry
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
2. which nationalist was associated with the formation of the national

E
EX congress of British west africa
a. William Du Bois

AL
b. Marcus Garvey
c. Casely Hayford
d. Nnamdi Azikwe
AL

M
3. a major feature of constitutions in the British west African colonies in the
1920s was the

Y
a. introduction of elective principle
EX
M

b. introduction of universal adult sufferage

c. removal of colonial governors by the legislative council

Y
d. abolition of local government

A
AL

EX
4. one of the defects of the 1951 Macpherson constitution was ....

M
a. Ministers were not given departmental responsibilities
b. election was direct and limited
c. the constitution was introduced without consultation
M

AL
d. regional politica parties were provided for

5. the office of the Prime minister of Nigeria was first created by the
a. Ibadan constitutional conference 1950
b. London constitutional conference 1953
Y
EX
M
XY

c. London constitutional conference 1957

d. Lagos constitutional conference 1954

Y
6. Fundamental Human rights of citizens are provided for in...
AL

a. the U.N.O. charter EX

Y

b. the O.A.U. charter

c. the constitution of ammnesty international
EX

d. the 1979 constitution of Nigeria

M

AL
7. under which constitution was a bicameral legislature introduced into the
Northern region of Nigeria?
AL

a. 1922 constitution
M

b. 1946 constitution
Y

c. 1951 constitution
d. 1954 constitution
EX
M

8. the equivalent of the modern-day Chief Minister/prime minister under the

AL

Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial system was the...

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. Alkai

E
b. Wazari
EX c. Dogari

AL
d. Galadima

9. which of the following is a result of nationalist activities of French West

AL
Africa?

M
a. Indigenat
b. free trade
c. Negritude
Y
EX
M

d. The Loi cadre

Y
10. the following factors favoured the introduction of indirect rule in

A
Nigeria except?
AL

a. shortage of manpower EX

M
b. shortage of funds
c. existence of a system of taxation
d. existence of educated elites
M

AL
11. the system of government recommended by the 1979 constitution
of Nigeria was the
a. Feudal system
b. unitary system
Y
EX
M

c. parliamentary system
XY

d. presidential system

Y
12. the Eastern regional crisis of 1953 led to the formation of
AL

a. Dynamic party EX
Y

b. Niger delta congress

c. Northern elements progressive union
EX

d. National independent party

M

AL
13. the remote cause of kano riot of 1953 was ...
a. Action group tour of Norther Nigeria led by S.L.Akintola
AL

b. mobbing of Northern leaders at lagos

c. motion of self-government by Anthony Enahoro
M
Y

d. NCNC tour of Northern Nigeria led by Nnamdi Azikwe

14. the West African Pilot was founded by

EX
M

A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo

AL

b. sir. H.O.Davies
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe

E
d. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
EX

AL
15. the FIRST Governor-General of colonial Nigeria was
a. sir Hugh Clifford
b. sir Jaes Robertson
AL
c. sir John Macpherson

M
d. Donald cameroon

16.
Y
the main force that held up constitutional development in the
EX
M

former British west Africa was?

a. opposition from the nationalist

Y
b. opposition from the traditional rulers

A
c. opposition from the educated elite
AL

EX
d. opposition from the Governor- General

M
17. the greatest achievement of nationalists movements in West Africa
was the
a. interference in the affairs of member nations
M

AL
b. formation of democratic governents in the sub region
c. attainment of independence by states
d. formation of a reegional peace-keeping force

Y
EX
M

18. the use of force labour was one of the features of______colonial
XY

policy

Y
a. America
b. British
AL

c. Ethopian EX
Y

d. French
EX

19. the Oyomesi checked the alaafin in the Yoruba traditional political
M

system by
AL
a. starvingthe alaafin of funds
b. stoning the alaafin to death
AL

c. commanding the BASHORUN to take over power

d. Impeaching the alaafin and asking him to commit sucide
M
Y

20. The waziri in the traditional Hausa/fulani society performed the

function of the
EX
M

a. Monarch
AL

b. Executive president
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
c. ceremonial monarch

E
d. prime minister
EX

AL
21. which of the following characteristics was absent in the
pre-colonial adminstration of Igbo
a. decentralized adminstration
AL
b. religious and spiritual symbols

M
c. consultations

Y
d. checks and balances
EX
M

22. the ratification of the appointment and dismissal of an Emir in the

pre-colonial Fulani society was done by.....

Y
a. Eir of Lafiagi and ets of Pategi

A
b. Emirs of Kano and Kastina
AL

EX
c. Emirs of Gwandu and Sokoto

M
d. Eir of Illorin

23. which of the following titles among the igbo pre-colonial era
required substantial wealth before one could acquire it?
M

AL
a. Ofo
b. Okpara
c. Ozo
d. Eze
Y
EX
M
XY

24. the pre-colonial poitical organization described as acephalous was

Y
the
a. Hause/fulani emirate system
AL

b. Igbo politicak organization EX

Y

c. yoruba political association

d. pre-colonial Bini system
EX

25.
M

one of the modern principles of governent found in the traditional

AL
political system of the yoruba is that of
a. the constitution
AL

b.the bicameralism
c. checks and bicameralism
M
Y

d. multi-partism

26. the function of the age group in the igbo pre-colonial society was
EX
M

to....
AL

a. enforce the law and punish erring members

Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
b. make laws for the ppl when an OFO holder died

E
c. give judgment on Land tenure matters
EX d. make sure that the religion of the ppl was observed

AL
27. in the Hausa/fulani pre-colonial political system , sovereignty was
located in the
AL
a. Qadi

M
b. Emir
c. Wazari
d. Madwaki
Y
EX
M

28. ______ is the total response of the people to the challenges of life.

Y
a. culture

A
b. growth
AL

c. maturity EX

M
d. reorientation

29. the term culture is gotten from a.....

a. Greek word
M

AL
b. Latin word
c. Hebrew word
d. canadian english

Y
EX
M

30. according to Williams 1976 pg 77, the following are the uses of
XY

culture except?

Y
a. as a genral process for spiritual, intellectual and aesthetic development
b. a particular way of life
AL

c. the works and practices of intelectual and artistic activity EX

Y

d. to breed backgrounds
EX

31. the first scholar to define culture is_______

M

a. williams
AL
b. Taylor
c. Akintola
AL

d. Hayford
M

32. culture includes the following except.....

Y

a. knowledge
b. morals
EX
M

c. indiscipline
AL

d. morals
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
33. culture includes the following except.....

E
EX a. habits
b. none of the above

AL
c. customs
d. art
AL
34. the term CULTURE can be used interchangeably with______ in the

M
18th century
a. modernization
b. socialization
Y
EX
M

c. culturalization
d. civilization

A
35. which of the following is a characteristics of culture?
AL

a. it is in-born EX

M
b. it can be genetically
c. it can imitated
d. it cannot be learned
M

AL
36. which of the following doesnt stand true for culture

Y
a. culture doesnt vary from society to society
b. humans generate culture
c. it is not in-born
EX
M
XY

d. it can be learnt in different ways

Y
37. which of the following can be used synonymously with Igbo culture?
a. Ala culture
AL

b. Zenith culture EX
Y

c. NOK
d. Bini culture
EX

38.
AL
culture is used to minimize contradictions and conflicts in various
aspects.
TRUE/FALSE
AL

39. culture has to do with the following except

M
Y

a. namig system
b. dance
c. marriage patterns
EX
M

d. Boyfriend and girlfriend

AL
Y
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
40. culture has to do with the following except

E
EX a. ideas
b. beliefs

AL
c. nil
d. values
AL
41. culture has to do with the following except

M
a. laws
b. morals

Y
c. literature and other literary activities
EX
M

d. nil

Y
42. the basic rights under the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic

A
of Nigeria is in which chapter and section?
AL

a. Chapter V section 33-43 EX

M
b. Chapter VI section 33-43
c. Chapter IV section 33-34
d. Chapter V section 33-34
M

AL
the following questions will be based on fundamental human
rights

Y
EX
43.
M

which one the following is in section 33

XY

a. right to life

Y
b. right to personal liberty
c. right to freedom of expression
AL

d. right to fair hearing

EX
Y

44. which one the following is in section 43

a. right to freedom of expression
EX

b. right to movement
M

AL
c. right to own imovable properties anywhere in Nigeria
d.right to private & family life
AL

45. which one the following is in section 40

M

a. right to freedom of thoughts, conscience and religion

Y

b. right to peaceful assembly and association

c. right to political parties
EX
M

d. right to freedom of expression

AL
Y

46. which one the following is in section 35

AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
a. right to dignity of a person

E
b. right to fair hearing
EX c. right to personal liberty

AL
d. right to freedom of expression

47. which one the following is in section 39

AL
a. right to discrimination

M
b. right to freedom of expression

Y
c. right to freedom of thoughts, conscience and religion
d. right to private & family life
EX
M

48. which one the following is in section 30

Y
a. right to dignity of a person

A
b. right to personal liberty
AL

c. doesnt exist EX

M
d. right to political parties

49. which one the following is in section 37

a. right to peaceful assembly and association
M

AL
b. right to movement
c. right to discrimination
d. right to private & family life

Y
EX
M

50. which one the following is in section 32

XY

a. right to dignity of a person

Y
b. right to doesnt exist
c. right to fair hearing
AL

d. right to freedom of thoughts, conscience and religion EX

Y

51. _______is the process of changing, renewimg, reforming individual

EX

or group's beliefs to align with desired values or objectives.

M

a. culture
AL
b. rules and regulation
c. Re- Orientation
AL

d. reconstruction
M

52. _______ encopasses efforts to redirect societal norms and personal

Y

conduct towards positive outcomes .

a. rehabilitation
EX
M

b. reconcilation
AL

c. Re- Orientation
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. reconstruction

E
EX
53. the following are examples of Re-orientation strategies except........

AL
a. Re- Orientation in human daily activities
b. Re- Orientation in Government and policies
c. Re- Orientation in Education
AL
d. Re- Orientation in national identity and culture

M
54.

Y
the launch of the campaign program CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME
was in which year.....
EX
M

a. september 8, 2016
b. July 24, 2018

Y
c. December 12, 2017

A
d. March 6, 2014
AL

55. EX
the launch of the campaign program CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME

M
was by who
a. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
b. President Muhammad Buhari
M

AL
c. President Goodluck Jonathan
d. President Olusegun obasanjo

56.
Y
political leadership and value Re- orientation is done through the
EX
M

following except
XY

a. policy initiatives

Y
b. by examples
c. as an instrument of reconstructing Nigeria for Democratic consolidation
AL

and development EX
Y

d. formation of political parties

EX

57. National Re- orientation program does the following except.......

M

a. instilling moral values

AL
b. Promotes Civic responsibilities
c. Hold political campaign
AL

d. focuses on societa behaviours

M

58. in which state was the influence of Counselling Driven value

Y

Re-orientation perceived?
a. among undergraduate in Benue state
EX
M

b. among UNILORIN students

AL

c. among O.A.U. STUDENTS

Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
d. in the society as a whole

E
EX
59. the main aim Counselling Driven value Re-orientation is ?

AL
a. economic development
b. Reduce depression among students
c. Moral decadence
AL
d. Counsellor-student relationship

M
60.
except
Y
the following are strategies of Re-orientation in various categories
EX
M

a. introduction of innovative approach to re- orientation

b. Re-orientation among political leaders

Y
c. Re-orientation among students in all categories

A
d. none of the above
AL

EX

M
GST112 ANSWERS LAST BATCH.....
M

1. D
AL
2. C

3. A
Y
EX
M
XY

4. A

Y
5. C
AL

6. D EX
Y

7. B
EX

AL
8. B

9. B
AL

10. D
M
Y

11. D
EX
M

12. D
AL
Y

13. B
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
14. C

E
EX
15. A

AL
16. A
AL
17. C

M
Y
18. D

19. D
EX
M

20. D

A
21. D
AL

22. C
EX

M
23. C
M

AL
24. B

Y
25. C

26. A
EX
M
XY

27. B

Y
28. A
AL

EX
Y

29. B

30. D
EX

AL
31. B

32. C
AL

33. B
M
Y

34. D
EX
M

35. C
AL
Y

MALEXY
AL

EX

M
 EX
M
XY

AL
Y
LE
36. A

E
EX
37. B

AL
38. TRUE
AL
39. D

M
Y
40. C

41. D
EX
M

42. C

A
43. A
AL

44. C
EX

M
45. B
M

AL
46. C

Y
47. B

48. C
EX
M
XY

49. D

Y
50. B
AL

EX
Y

51. C

52. C
EX

AL
53. A

54. A
AL

55. B
M
Y

56. D
EX
M

57. C
AL
Y
AL

EX

MALEXY
M
 M LE
AL XY M XY
M
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