JAMB Government 2025 Objective — Question 29
Question 29 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following was NOT a colonial economic policy?
- A. Forced labor
- B. Exploitation of natural resources
- C. Free trade among AfricansCorrect
- D. Taxation of local businesses
Explanation
Correct answer: C. Colonial economic policies were designed to serve European interests: they included forced labour, exploitation of natural resources, and taxation of local businesses. 'Free trade among Africans' was NOT one of these policies, since colonial rule restricted such independent trade.
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