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WAEC Government 1997 Question 39

Question 39

Colonial Administration

Which of the following best describes the administration of a Crown Colony?

  1. A.administration of a colony through local chiefs
  2. B.appointment of local chiefs as Governors-General of the colonial territories by the home government
  3. C.oppressive rule by the British home government
  4. D.direct rule of the colonial territories by the British home government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (direct rule of the colonial territories by the British home government.)

Explanation

A crown colony (like Lagos) was ruled directly by Britain through a Governor answerable to the Colonial Office, not through local chiefs.