Jamb 2010 History Questions
Question 26:
In colonial Nigeria, mining industry was promoted in order to
- A Diversify the economy
- B Engage the railway system
- C Make Nigeria self-reliant
- D Maximize exploitation.
Question 27:
The colonial government in Nigeria laid more emphasis on the production of export crops because
- A The people already had abundant food in stock
- B Such crops were desperately needed abroad
- C Such crops were more beneficial to the people
- D The soil was more suitable for the production of such crops.
Question 28:
The Yaba Higher College did not meet the aspirations of the nationalists because
- A All its staff were Europeans
- B It was meant to train assistants to Europeans
- C Only Europeans were qualified for admission
- D It was affiliated to a polytechnic in Europe.
Question 29:
The 1922 Clifford Constitution restricted the franchise to
- A Calabar and Benin
- B Lagos and Calabar
- C Lagos and Warri
- D Warri and Lokoja
Question 30:
The political parties that formed the opposition during the First Republic in Nigeria were the
- A NCNC and AG
- B AG and UMBC
- C NCNC and NEPU
- D UMBC and NEPU.