Post Utme Bells University 2017 General Studies Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2017 Post Utme Bells University General Studies examination.

Post Utme Bells University 2017 General Studies Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 31 POST_UTME_BELLS_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GENERAL STUDIES • objective

The Hausa-Fulani oligarchy's influence on the Nigerian state has been a subject of debate among historians. Which of the following best describes their role in the First Republic?

Answer Options

A. They were the dominant force behind the 1966 coup that overthrew Tafawa Balewa's government.
Correct Answer B. They played a crucial role in the formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) and dominated the party's leadership.
C. They were instrumental in the creation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and served as the country's first head of state.
D. They were a minority group that played a marginal role in the country's early politics.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
They played a crucial role in the formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) and dominated the party's leadership.

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