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GST 112 Study Session 6 ISLAM AND POLITICAL CULTURE IN NIGERIA Objective Question
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What was a significant outcome of the Sharia debate at the 1988 Constituent Assembly, leading to military intervention?
Options
A The immediate implementation of Sharia law nationwide
B A unanimous agreement to remove Sharia from the Constitution
C The debate degenerated into a demand for total expungement of Sharia, prompting a ban on further discussion
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D The establishment of a separate Sharia state
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'The Sharia debate at the 1988 Constituent Assembly degenerated to a level where some distinguished members of the Assembly demanded that Sharia must be totally expunged from the Constitution... The military government which was in power had to ban further debate on the issue.'

Hint

The Assembly's debate became so contentious that it had to be shut down by the authorities.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 6 ISLAM AND POLITICAL CULTURE IN NIGERIA
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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