JAMB Government 1989 Question 23

Question 23

The State and Government

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of a nation state?

  1. A.Definite boundary
  2. B.Sovereignty
  3. C.Independence
  4. D.Common language
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Answer: D (Common language)

Explanation

A nation state must have a defined territory, sovereignty and independence. Many, such as Nigeria and Switzerland, have several languages.