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GST 112 Study Session 9: Political Economy and Culture of Underdevelopment In Nigeria Objective Question
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What was the official stance of the colonial administration and the British government regarding industrialization in Nigeria?
Options
A Neutrality, neither encouraging nor discouraging it.
B Outright hostility towards its promotion.
Correct Answer
C Active support for local manufacturing.
D Conditional encouragement for processing raw materials.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document clearly states: 'Indeed, the official attitude of the administration and its metropolitan principal, Her Majesty's Government, was outright hostility to industrialisation.'

Hint

Consider why the colonizers might not want their colonies to industrialize.

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Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 9: Political Economy and Culture of Underdevelopment In Nigeria
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 533 of 1270
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