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WAEC Government 1988 Question 34

Question 34

Colonial Administration

The following factors favoured the introduction of Indirect Rule in Nigeria except the

  1. A.shortage of manpower.
  2. B.shortage of funds.
  3. C.existence of a system of taxation.
  4. D.existence of educated elite.
  5. E.existence of organized traditional systems.
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Answer: D (existence of educated elite.)

Explanation

Indirect rule used traditional rulers because of few British staff and little money; the educated elite were in fact left out and opposed it.