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JAMB UTME 2024

JAMB Government 2024 past questions

4 objective questions from the 2024 JAMB Government paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB Government past questions

  1. Question 1

    Elections and parties

    An election held to fill a vacant seat is

    1. Option A: a by-election
    2. Option B: a general election
    3. Option C: a primary election
    4. Option D: a run-off
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: A, a by-election

    A by-election fills a vacancy.

  2. Question 2

    Arms of government

    The highest court in Nigeria is the

    1. Option A: Supreme Court
    2. Option B: Court of Appeal
    3. Option C: Federal High Court
    4. Option D: Customary Court
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: A, Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal.

  3. Question 3

    Nigerian federalism

    How many states does Nigeria have?

    1. Option A: 36
    2. Option B: 30
    3. Option C: 19
    4. Option D: 37
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: A, 36

    Nigeria has 36 states and the FCT.

  4. Question 4

    Constitutional development

    Which constitution introduced the elective principle in Nigeria?

    1. Option A: Clifford Constitution of 1922
    2. Option B: Richards Constitution of 1946
    3. Option C: Macpherson Constitution of 1951
    4. Option D: Lyttleton Constitution of 1954
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: A, Clifford Constitution of 1922

    The 1922 constitution let Lagos and Calabar elect members.

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