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Question 1 View Details
Which of the following is a characteristic of the First Republic in Nigeria?
Correct A. Federal character and regional autonomy
B. Federal character and unitary system
C. Unitary system and regional autonomy
D. Federal character and parliamentary system

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system?
Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the budget and appropriation bills
D. To declare war and make peace

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
What is the name of the economic system adopted by the Nigerian government in 1986?
Correct A. Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP)
B. Economic Recovery Programme (ERP)
C. National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS)
D. Vision 2020

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 View Details
What is the name of the famous Nigerian leader who led the country to independence in 1960?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Hussein Muhammadu Sanusi

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details
What is the name of the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Correct A. Lagos State
B. Kano State
C. Kaduna State
D. Oyo State

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
Correct C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7 View Details
What is the name of the famous Nigerian leader who fought for the country's independence?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Hussein Muhammad
Correct D. Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details
The Niger Delta region is rich in what natural resource?
Correct A. Oil
B. Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what traditional Nigerian philosophy?
Correct A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Igala

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
The Jos Plateau is a region in what state of Nigeria?
Correct A. Plateau
B. Nasarawa
C. Kaduna
D. Bauchi

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11 View Details
The concept of federal character in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at
Correct A. Promoting national unity and integration
B. Ensuring equal representation of all states in the federation
C. Reducing the influence of the federal government on state affairs
D. Increasing the power of the president to appoint officials

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details
In the context of the Nigerian economy, what is the primary function of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)?
Correct A. To regulate the money supply and maintain price stability
B. To provide loans to small-scale businesses
C. To manage the country's foreign exchange reserves
D. To collect taxes on behalf of the government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. Individualism and personal achievement
B. Collectivism and community responsibility
C. Competition and self-reliance
Correct D. Cooperation and mutual support

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of expression, but this right is not absolute. What is the limitation on this right?
A. The right to freedom of expression can be limited by the government in times of war or national emergency
B. The right to freedom of expression can be limited by the government to prevent the spread of false information
C. The right to freedom of expression can be limited by the government to protect national security
Correct D. The right to freedom of expression can be limited by the government to prevent the incitement of violence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15 View Details
The concept of 'sustainable development' in the context of environmental management refers to
Correct A. The use of natural resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change
C. The conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems
D. The promotion of economic growth and development at the expense of environmental protection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
Correct A. Internal conflicts and external pressures
B. Environmental degradation and climate change
C. Economic decline and trade disruptions
D. Religious conflicts and ideological differences

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{2x}{x-1} + rac{3x}{x+1} = 5 )
Correct A. ( x = 2 )
B. ( x = -1 )
C. ( x = 1 )
D. ( x = -2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
Correct B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details
In the context of Post-Independence Nigerian Politics, what was the primary reason for the establishment of the Nigerian Civil War?
Correct A. Ethnic tensions and regionalism
B. Economic disparities and resource control
C. Religious conflicts and ideological differences
D. Environmental degradation and climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20 View Details
Solve for y in the equation ( y^2 + 4y - 5 = 0 )
A. ( y = -5 )
Correct B. ( y = 1 )
C. ( y = -1 )
D. ( y = 5 )

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details
The 2023 African Cup of Nations was held in which country?
A. Egypt
Correct B. Morocco
C. South Africa
D. Tunisia

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details
What is the capital of the state of Osun in Nigeria?
A. Ibadan
Correct B. Osogbo
C. Akure
D. Ado-Ekiti

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
A. ( A = pi r )
Correct B. ( A = pi r^2 )
C. ( A = pi r^3 )
D. ( A = pi r^4 )

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24 View Details
What is the name of the largest city in Nigeria?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Ibadan
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
A. Respiration
Correct B. Photosynthesis
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: B

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