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Jamb History Questions

Question 96:
Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at
  • A Achieving political independence
  • B Establishing more industries
  • C Obtaining specific benefits for members
  • D Fighting corruption among government officials.
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Question 97:
Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?
  • A Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh.
  • B Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma.
  • C Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide
  • D Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko.
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Question 98:
An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was
  • A Establishing party offices
  • B Promulgating the new constitution into law
  • C Swearing-in of elected officials
  • D Delineating electoral constituencies.
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Question 99:
The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of
  • A Its failure to win elections
  • B Shortage of funds to run its affairs
  • C The harassment of its leadership by government
  • D The break-up of its leadership.
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Question 100:
During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to
  • A Raise the financial base of the country
  • B Make the economy compete favourably in the world market
  • C Provide raw materials for British industries
  • D Demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies.
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