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JAMB Government 1991 Question 28

Question 28

Colonial Administration

Warrant chiefs were appointed to

  1. A.prevent tribal wars
  2. B.supervise native courts
  3. C.decide divorce cases
  4. D.take charge of local administrations.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (take charge of local administrations.)

Explanation

In the East, where there were no strong traditional kings, the British gave 'warrants' to chosen men to run local administration for them under indirect rule.