JAMB Government 1998 Question 26

Question 26

Colonial Administration

Which of the following was a feature of the government of a British protectorate?

  1. A.Legislative Council
  2. B.Provincial Authority
  3. C.Executive Council
  4. D.Native Authority
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Answer: D (Native Authority)

Explanation

In protectorates such as Northern Nigeria, Britain ruled through traditional rulers organized as Native Authorities under indirect rule.