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GST 112 Study Session 6 ISLAM AND POLITICAL CULTURE IN NIGERIA Objective Question
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What was the constitutional compromise reached in Nigeria regarding Sharia law and state religion, as described in the document?
Options
A Section 275 recognized a Sharia Court of Appeal, and Section 10 stated no state religion.
Correct Answer
B Sharia law was completely expunged from the Constitution.
C All states were mandated to adopt Sharia law.
D Only the Federal government could establish Sharia courts.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains: 'a sort of compromise was reached with the Muslims having Section 275 which recognizes a Sharia Court of Appeal and the Christians having Section 10 which states that 'the government of the Federation or a State shall not adopt any religion as a State religion.''

Hint

Recall the specific sections of the Constitution mentioned for both Muslims and Christians.

Question Info

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