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JAMB Government 1992 Question 37

Question 37

Nigerian Federalism

The results of the 1973 census in Nigeria were rejected because

  1. A.the figures were unacceptable to the U.N.
  2. B.the figures were controversial
  3. C.Nigerians were contented with the existing population figures
  4. D.there were preparations for a fresh census.
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Answer: B (the figures were controversial)

Explanation

The 1973 census figures were disputed as inflated, especially for some northern states, and the Murtala government cancelled them in 1975.