Definition Types Purpose And Functions Of Public Corporations And Parastatals - Government Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 2019

The primary essence of a public corporation is__________

A. Profit realization
B. Public utility
C. For the formulation of government policies
D. For the resolution of administrative disputes

Question 2 :

• JAMB 1978

Constitutional cases in Nigeria can only be raised in the first instance in

A. The Supreme Court
B. The High Courts
C. The Courts of Appeal
D. The Sharia Court of Appeal
E. None of the above

Question 3 :

• JAMB 1978

By establishing public corporations governments are trying to

A. Eliminate private enterprises
B. Compete with private enterprise
C. Render crucial services to the public in areas which the civll service cannot effectively handle
D. Make quick profit at the expense of the people
E. B and D

Question 4 :

• JAMB 1981

Public corporations are set up to

A. Make profits
B. Compete with the private sector
C. Cater for those businesses that cannot be left entirely to private enterprise
D. Get board appointments for for politicians
E. Enhance the prestige of the government

Question 5 :

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following is NOT a public corporation in Nigeria?

A. Joint Admissions and Matericulation Board
B. Nigeria Steel Development Authority
C. Nigerian National Oil Corporation
D. Nigerian National shipping Line
E. Nigerian Railway Corporation