JAMB Government 1984 Question 35

Question 35

Military Rule

The military was last in power in Nigeria between

  1. A.1954 and 1960
  2. B.1960 and 1966
  3. C.1966 and 1975
  4. D.1966 and 1979
  5. E.1979 and 1983
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (1966 and 1979)

Explanation

The first period of military rule ran from January 1966 to October 1979. The military returned on 31 December 1983, so the question refers to the last completed period of military rule.