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Question 1 View Details
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free movement of people and goods among member states
B. To establish a common currency among member states
C. To promote peace and security among member states
Correct D. To establish a single government for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2 View Details
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of the rights of citizens. Which of the following rights is NOT guaranteed by the Constitution?
A. Right to life
B. Right to freedom of speech
C. Right to freedom of association
Correct D. Right to bear arms

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 View Details
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas. What is the main environmental impact of oil exploration in the region?
A. Pollution of waterways
B. Deforestation
C. Loss of biodiversity
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work to promote economic and social development around the world. Which of the following is NOT one of the specialized agencies of the UN?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
Correct B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details
The Nigerian government has implemented a number of policies to promote economic development in the country. Which of the following policies is NOT one of the main policies of the government?
A. Privatization of state-owned enterprises
B. Deregulation of the economy
C. Promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises
Correct D. Establishment of a single currency for all states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details
Which of the following is a major challenge facing the implementation of the Nigerian Constitution?
A. Inadequate funding
Correct B. Lack of political will
C. Inadequate public awareness
D. Inadequate legal framework

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Correct A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
C. To promote cultural integration among its member states
D. To promote social integration among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8 View Details
What is the main difference between the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)?
A. UDHR is a regional human rights instrument while ACHPR is a universal human rights instrument
Correct B. UDHR is a universal human rights instrument while ACHPR is a regional human rights instrument
C. UDHR is a human rights instrument that focuses on economic rights while ACHPR focuses on social rights
D. UDHR is a human rights instrument that focuses on social rights while ACHPR focuses on economic rights

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
Correct A. To promote economic development among its member states
B. To promote political development among its member states
C. To promote social development among its member states
D. To promote environmental development among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
What is the main advantage of using the Internet of Things (IoT) in Nigeria?
A. Improved communication among citizens
Correct B. Increased economic growth
C. Enhanced security
D. Improved healthcare services

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)?
Correct A. To facilitate the buying and selling of securities
B. To provide a platform for companies to raise capital
C. To provide a platform for investors to diversify their portfolios
D. To provide a platform for companies to list their shares

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details
What is the main difference between a corporation and a partnership?
Correct A. A corporation is a legal entity that is separate from its owners while a partnership is not
B. A corporation is a legal entity that is not separate from its owners while a partnership is
C. A corporation is a legal entity that is owned by its shareholders while a partnership is owned by its partners
D. A corporation is a legal entity that is owned by its partners while a partnership is owned by its shareholders

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
What is the primary purpose of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
Correct A. To explore and produce petroleum resources in Nigeria
B. To refine and market petroleum products in Nigeria
C. To provide petroleum products to consumers in Nigeria
D. To regulate the petroleum industry in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources in Nigeria?
Correct A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy security
C. Improved air quality
D. Enhanced economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)?
Correct A. To regulate the telecommunications industry in Nigeria
B. To provide telecommunications services to consumers in Nigeria
C. To promote the development of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria
D. To provide funding for telecommunications projects in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
A 5% solution of sodium chloride in water has a density of 1.025 g/mL. What is the mass of sodium chloride in 250 mL of this solution?
A. 6.25 g
Correct B. 12.5 g
C. 25.0 g
D. 50.0 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details
A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
Correct C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits.
D. The circuit is not a valid circuit.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19 View Details
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a plant cell.
A. The cell wall is made of cellulose.
B. The cell membrane is semi-permeable.
C. The vacuole is used for storage.
Correct D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20 View Details
A 10 kg block is pulled up a 5 m long ramp at a constant velocity. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the ramp is 0.2, what is the force of friction acting on the block?
A. 20 N
B. 40 N
Correct C. 60 N
D. 80 N

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21 View Details
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below.
A. The motion is simple harmonic.
B. The motion is periodic.
C. The motion is oscillatory.
Correct D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22 View Details
A 2 m long rod is heated from 20°C to 100°C. If the coefficient of linear expansion is 10 × 10^(-5) K^(-1), what is the change in length of the rod?
A. 0.2 m
Correct B. 0.4 m
C. 0.6 m
D. 0.8 m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details
A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits.
D. The circuit is not a valid circuit.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 24 View Details
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
Correct A. Crude oil
B. Natural gas
C. Coal
D. Iron ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
Correct B. African Union
C. Economic Community of West African States
D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Correct Answer: B

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