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WAEC Government 2002 Question 42

Question 42

Colonial Administration

Indirect Rule failed in some areas of West Africa because of the

  1. A.creation of the institution of warrant chiefs
  2. B.introduction of kingmakers
  3. C.non-inclusion of chiefs in administration
  4. D.exploitation of resources in some communities.
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Answer: A (creation of the institution of warrant chiefs)

Explanation

Where there were no powerful chiefs (e.g. Igboland) the British imposed warrant chiefs, who were not accepted by the people.