JAMB Government 1979 Question 29

Question 29

Nationalism

Which of the following did not take part in the early nationalist movement of Nigeria?

  1. A.The Lagos Weekly Record
  2. B.Macaulay's National Democratic Party
  3. C.The Nigerian Youth Movement
  4. D.The Democratic Party of Nigeria and the Cameroons
  5. E.The West African Pilot
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Answer: D (The Democratic Party of Nigeria and the Cameroons)

Explanation

The Democratic Party of Nigeria and the Cameroons appeared only in the late 1950s. The Lagos Weekly Record, the NNDP (1923), the NYM (1930s) and the West African Pilot (1937) were all part of the early movement.