JAMB Government 2012 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, a district was headed by

A. a hakimiCorrect
B. a dagaci
C. an alkali
D. a waziri

Explanation

In the Hausa/Fulani traditional political system, a district was headed by a hakimi (district head), who reported to the Emir.

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