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GST 112 Study Session 9: Political Economy and Culture of Underdevelopment In Nigeria Objective Question
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Question

The railway lines developed by the colonial administration primarily ran in which direction across Nigeria?
Options
A East-West, connecting coastal towns.
B North-South, connecting the coast to the northernmost end.
Correct Answer
C In a circular pattern around major agricultural regions.
D South-East, linking mining areas to ports.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text describes: 'There were two lines. The western line from Iddo, Lagos to Kaura Namoda... The eastern line from Port Harcourt to Nguru... The western and eastern lines run from the coast to the northernmost end of the country...'

Hint

Recall the general direction and endpoints of the major railway lines mentioned.

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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 549 of 1270
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