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WAEC Government 1994 Question 49

Question 49

Nigerian Federalism

The Nigerian civil war was fought in order to

  1. A.test Nigeria's military strength
  2. B.preserve the unity of the country
  3. C.expel mercenary forces
  4. D.prevent the emergence of a dictator
  5. E.protect Nigeria from external invasion.
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Answer: B (preserve the unity of the country)

Explanation

The federal government fought the 1967-70 war to stop the secession of Biafra and keep Nigeria one country.