WAEC Government 1992 Question 35

Question 35

Colonial Administration

Indirect Rule means

  1. A.a system of local administration that makes use of chiefs.
  2. B.rule by traditional rulers in council.
  3. C.rule by government officials.
  4. D.a system of government by a few people.
  5. E.a system of government common to all West African colonies.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a system of local administration that makes use of chiefs.)

Explanation

Under indirect rule the British governed through traditional rulers and institutions.