Independence and Democracy of Nigeria

Q. Nigeria gained independence in 1963 but the conflict between the tribes led to a Civil War. They found oil reserves which led to exploitation of reserves and deforestation. What can be inferred from the paragraph?

1. Nigeria has several tribes that have always lived together and supported each other.
2. Natural resources resolved the conflict among tribes.
3. Oil resources have affected the vegetation and increased exploitation.
4. Nigeria is a republic state and people can use oil reserve for their benefits.

Q. The oil spills in Nigeria contaminated the water bodies of Nigeria and destroyed five to ten per cent of its mangrove forests.

1. True
2. False

Q. S1: Nigerian Nationalism aimed to unite all the tribes of Nigeria, but was unsuccessful.

S2: During the Nationalist movement, there were differences between tribes and development of regions.

Select the correct option from the following options.

1. S1: True; S2: False
2. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent statements.

Q. Choose the impact of oil spills and the extraction processes in Nigeria.

1. Impact on the fertility rate of women in the Niger delta.
2. Contamination of drinking water
3. Destruction of crops and aquaculture
4. Wiping out of Nigeria's mangrove forests

Q. Statement 1: Corruption and suppression of human rights went hand in hand during the period of civil war in Nigeria.
Statement 2: Civil war saw a collaboration between the military regime and multinational oil corporations which funded the corrupt rulers.

1. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
2. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
3. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Q. differences among tribes and among politicians impeded stable democracy in Nigeria after Independence.

1. Unity
2. Cultural
3. Corruption
4. Political

Q. Statement 1: Corruption and suppression of human rights went hand in hand during the period of civil war in Nigeria.
Statement 2: Civil war saw a collaboration between the military regime and multinational oil corporations which funded the corrupt rulers.

1. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
2. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
3. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Q. Who was the first President of Independent Nigeria?

1. Herbert Macaulay
2. Abubaker Balewa
3. Ken Saro Wiwa
4. Nnamdi Azikiwe