JAMB Government 1979 Question 33

Question 33

Colonial Administration

The colonial administration in Nigeria was

  1. A.authoritarian
  2. B.democratic
  3. C.development-oriented
  4. D.dominated by Nigerians
  5. E.none of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (authoritarian)

Explanation

Colonial rule was imposed and controlled by British officials who were not answerable to the people, so it was authoritarian.