JAMB Government 2012 Objective — Question 37

Question 37 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 Constitution to ensure

A. loyaltyCorrect
B. economic empowerment
C. equity
D. even development

Explanation

The quota system and federal character principle were entrenched in the 1979 Constitution primarily to promote a sense of belonging and loyalty to the Nigerian federation among its diverse ethnic groups, by ensuring fair representation.

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