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Question 1 View Details

In a local election with 18,000 eligible voters, Party A received \(30\%\) of the votes, Party B received \(25\%\) of the votes, \(5\%\) of the votes were spoilt and the remaining \(40\%\) were abstentions. To meet the constitutional requirement that at least \(60\%\) of eligible voters cast valid votes, the electoral commission launches a voter mobilisation campaign that converts \(20\%\) of the abstainers into valid votes. The new valid votes are distributed between Party A and Party B in the same ratio as their original valid vote shares. After the campaign, what percentage of the total valid votes does Party A obtain? Express your answer to two decimal places.

A. 45.45\%

B. 55.00\%

Correct C. 54.55\%

D. 50.00\%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 View Details

A state ministry has an annual budget of ₦240 million. The allocation rule is: Department A receives one‑fifth of the total budget, Department O receives twice the amount allocated to Department A, and the remaining funds go to Department D. Later, the ministry decides to increase Department D's allocation by \(10\%\) of the original total budget and, to keep the total budget unchanged, reduces Department A's allocation by the same amount, while Department O's allocation remains unchanged. After these adjustments, what percentage of the total budget does Department O now receive? Give your answer to one decimal place.

A. 45.0\%

B. 35.0\%

Correct C. 40.0\%

D. 30.0\%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 View Details

A national survey on drug abuse among secondary school students was carried out in 2020 and again in 2022. In 2020, out of a sample of 2,500 students, \(12\%\) reported having used cannabis at least once and \(8\%\) reported having used inhalants; the overlap between the two groups was negligible. In 2022, a sample of 3,000 students was surveyed. The number of students who had used cannabis increased by \(25\%\) relative to the 2020 number, while the number who had used inhalants decreased by \(15\%\) relative to the 2020 number. Additionally, \(5\%\) of the 2022 respondents reported having used both cannabis and inhalants. What percentage of the 2022 sample had used either cannabis or inhalants (or both)? Express your answer to one decimal place.

A. 16.0\%

B. 14.8\%

Correct C. 13.2\%

D. 12.5\%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details

According to the NECO Civic Education syllabus, which value is highlighted as essential for promoting national unity?

Correct A. Patriotism

B. Loyalty

C. Respect

D. Tolerance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details

The number of reported drug‑abuse cases among youths follows a quadratic model \(N(t)=at^{2}+bt+c\), where \(t\) is the number of years since 2018 (\(t=0\) corresponds to 2018). The recorded cases were: 1,200 in 2018, 1,500 in 2019 and 1,980 in 2020. Using these data, determine the projected number of cases for 2022 (\(t=4\)). Give your answer rounded to the nearest whole number.

A. 2940

B. 2280

Correct C. 3480

D. 4680

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6 View Details

An electoral district has 1,200,000 eligible voters. In the recent local elections, \(68\\%\) of the eligible voters registered to vote. Of those registered, \(73.5\\%\) actually cast their ballots. Party\,A received 180,000 votes, which represented \(30\\%\) of the total votes cast. Assuming only Party\,A and Party\,B contested, how many votes did Party\,B obtain? Also, what was the overall voter‑turnout percentage (votes cast as a proportion of the total eligible voters)?

A. Party B obtained 380,000 votes; overall turnout was 45\\%.

B. Party B obtained 420,000 votes; overall turnout was 48\\%.

C. Party B obtained 460,000 votes; overall turnout was 55\\%.

Correct D. Party B obtained 420,000 votes; overall turnout was 50\\%.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7 View Details

A bill was passed by the lower house of the National Assembly with 120 votes in favour. The upper house rejected it. The constitution allows a joint sitting of both houses to reconsider the bill, provided it obtains a two‑thirds majority of the total members present. The lower house has 300 members and the upper house has 150 members. In the joint sitting, all members attend. The 120 lower‑house members who originally supported the bill continue to vote for it, while 80 members of the upper house support it and the remaining 70 oppose it. How many additional lower‑house members must change their vote from ‘against' to ‘for' in order for the bill to achieve the required two‑thirds majority in the joint sitting?

A. 150

B. 120

C. 80

Correct D. 100

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

A driver travels a total distance of 120\,km from point\,A to point\,B. The speed limit on the entire route is \(80\\)\,km/h. For the first 30\,km the driver exceeds the limit by a constant amount, then for the remaining 90\,km he drives exactly at the limit. His overall average speed for the whole trip is \(85\\)\,km/h. (i) Determine the speed the driver maintained during the first 30\,km (express your answer to one decimal place). (ii) Under the traffic‑offence rule that each kilometre per hour over the limit incurs 2 penalty points, and any speed more than 20\,km/h above the limit attracts an additional 5 points, calculate the total penalty points the driver receives.

A. Speed = 102.5 km\/h; penalty points = 48

B. Speed = 108.0 km\/h; penalty points = 58

C. Speed = 100.0 km\/h; penalty points = 45

Correct D. Speed = 104.6 km/h; penalty points = 53

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9 View Details

In a nation, 65\,\% of the population speak language\,X, 55\,\% speak language\,Y, and 30\,\% speak both X and Y. (i) What percentage of the population speak neither X nor Y? (ii) If the total population is 12\,million, how many people speak exactly one of the two languages?

A. Neither: 20\\%; Exactly one: 7.5 million

B. Neither: 5\\%; Exactly one: 6.0 million

Correct C. Neither: 10\\%; Exactly one: 7.2 million

D. Neither: 15\\%; Exactly one: 8.0 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details

Under the Cultism Prevention Act, a student is convicted of three offences: (i) membership of a prohibited cult - punishable by 2\,years imprisonment and a fine of \u20A6200,000; (ii) recruitment of minors - punishable by 3\,years imprisonment and a fine of \u20A6300,000; (iii) possession of illegal weapons - punishable by 4\,years imprisonment and a fine of \u20A6500,000. The Act provides that when multiple offences are sentenced, the imprisonment terms are to be served concurrently, but all fines are additive. However, any conviction involving possession of weapons carries an additional mandatory 1\,year imprisonment that is to be added to the total term (not concurrent). What is the total effective imprisonment term and the total fine the student must pay?

A. Imprisonment: 5 years; Fine: \u20A6200,000

Correct B. Imprisonment: 5 years; Fine: \u20A6100,000

C. Imprisonment: 9 years; Fine: \u20A6100,000

D. Imprisonment: 6 years; Fine: \u20A6100,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details

If a survey of 2000 Nigerians found that \(85\%\) recognized the national flag, \(70\%\) recognized the national anthem, and \(60\%\) recognized both, how many respondents recognized at least one of the two symbols but not both?

A. 800

B. 600

Correct C. 700

D. 900

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

The National Assembly consists of 108 senators, three from each of the 36 states. To amend the constitution, at least \(\frac{2}{3}\) of all senators must vote ‘yes' and a majority of senators in at least half of the states must also vote ‘yes'. If the senators from 5 states vote unanimously ‘no', can the amendment still be passed? Justify your answer.

A. Yes, but only if a supermajority is achieved in every state.

Correct B. Yes, the amendment can still be passed.

C. No, because the unanimous ‘no' votes block the required majority.

D. No, the amendment cannot be passed.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details

A state budget of \(\text{₦}500\) billion is affected by corruption in two ways: (i) 12% of the total budget is siphoned directly, and (ii) an additional 8% of the remaining funds are lost through procurement embezzlement. A new anti‑corruption policy is expected to reduce the direct siphoning by 40% and the procurement loss by 25%. How many billions of naira will be saved by implementing the policy?

Correct A. 32.8

B. 28.0

C. 40.0

D. 24.0

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details

In the civil service performance appraisal, three components are weighted as follows: Efficiency 40%, Integrity 35%, and Public Engagement 25%. An officer scored 78 in Efficiency and 84 in Public Engagement. What minimum score must the officer obtain in Integrity to achieve an overall rating of at least 80?

A. 80.00

Correct B. 79.43

C. 77.50

D. 78.90

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details

The country is divided into three zones. Zone A has 1.2 million registered voters with a turnout of 68%, Zone B has 2.5 million registered voters with a turnout of 55%, and Zone C has 1.8 million registered voters with an unknown turnout. The national turnout is reported as 60%. What is the turnout percentage in Zone C (to one decimal place)?

A. 64.2

B. 58.3

C. 55.0

Correct D. 61.5

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16 View Details

In a community of 1,000 citizens, \(70\%\) pay taxes, \(60\%\) vote in elections, and \(40\%\) take part in community service. It is known that \(25\%\) do both taxes and voting, \(15\%\) do both taxes and community service, \(10\%\) do both voting and community service, and \(5\%\) do all three. How many citizens do none of these three responsibilities?

A. 60

B. 45

C. 55

Correct D. 50

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details

A driver travels two consecutive road sections. Section 1 is 120 km long with a speed limit of 80 km/h; the driver averages 100 km/h. Section 2 is 80 km long with a speed limit of 60 km/h; the driver averages 70 km/h. For each kilometre per hour above the limit, the driver receives 1 demerit point. Points from a previous offence of 6 are reduced by 20\% before being added to the current total. If the total demerit points exceed 12, the licence is suspended. A fine of ₦5,000 is imposed for any section where the excess speed exceeds 15 km/h, and if the total fine exceeds ₦10,000 an extra 3 points are added. Determine the final demerit‑point total, the total fine, and whether the licence is suspended.

Correct A. Final points: 35; Total fine: ₦5,000; Licence suspended.

B. Final points: 28; Total fine: ₦5,000; Licence suspended.

C. Final points: 35; Total fine: ₦10,000; Licence not suspended.

D. Final points: 30; Total fine: ₦0; Licence not suspended.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details

A survey of 2,500 adults found that \(68\%\) were aware of the right to free speech, \(54\%\) were aware of the right to peaceful assembly, and \(42\%\) were aware of both rights. How many adults were aware of at least one of the two rights, and what percentage of the surveyed adults were unaware of both rights?

A. 2,200 adults; 12\% unaware

Correct B. 2,000 adults; 20\% unaware

C. 1,800 adults; 28\% unaware

D. 2,500 adults; 0\% unaware

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details

The country has three regions: North (population 1.2 million, voter turnout 68\%), East (population 0.8 million, turnout 74\%), and West (population 1.0 million, turnout 62\%). What was the overall national voter turnout percentage, expressed to one decimal place?

A. 66.8\%

Correct B. 67.6\%

C. 65.4\%

D. 68.2\%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details

A citizen currently pays a monthly tax of ₦5,000. The tax is increased by 12\% and then a rebate of 5\% of the increased amount is applied. What is the citizen's final monthly tax liability?

A. ₦5,880

B. ₦5,350

Correct C. ₦5,320

D. ₦5,850

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21 View Details

In a community of \(2000\) youths, \(240\) have tried cannabis, \(160\) have tried heroin, and \(80\) have tried both. After a new anti‑drug campaign, the number of youths who tried both drugs falls by 30\%, the number who tried only cannabis falls by 10\%, and the number who tried only heroin falls by 5\%. Assuming the reductions move those youths to the 'none' category, what is the new percentage of youths who have tried at least one of the two drugs? Express your answer as a percentage to one decimal place.

Correct A. 13.8

B. 15.2

C. 14.6

D. 12.5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details

To amend the constitution, a proposal must be passed by a two‑thirds majority in both houses of the National Assembly (the Senate has \(150\) members and the House of Representatives has \(200\) members) and then approved by at least 60\% of voters in a national referendum. In a recent amendment attempt, the Senate voted \(105\) in favour, the House voted \(140\) in favour, and \(1,400,000\) out of \(2,500,000\) valid votes were cast in favour in the referendum. Did the amendment pass?

A. Yes, it was approved

B. Yes

C. Yes, it passed

Correct D. No

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

Each of four parties independently decides to support a proposed resolution with probability \(0.5\). If exactly two parties support it, the resolution is accepted with probability \(0.4\); if three parties support it, acceptance probability is \(0.7\); if all four support it, acceptance probability is \(0.9\); otherwise it is rejected. What is the overall probability that the resolution is accepted? Express your answer as a decimal.

A. 0.33125

B. 0.35625

Correct C. 0.38125

D. 0.41875

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24 View Details

The judiciary has three levels of courts with average case‑processing times of \(45\) days (lower courts), \(30\) days (appellate courts) and \(15\) days (supreme court). Initially there are \(120\) cases in lower courts, \(40\) in appellate courts and \(10\) in the supreme court. A reform transfers 20\% of the lower‑court cases to appellate courts, and then 10\% of the (new) appellate‑court cases to the supreme court. After the transfers, what is the overall average processing time per case (in days) for all cases combined? Round your answer to one decimal place.

A. 38.0

B. 34.8

Correct C. 37.0

D. 36.5

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details

A Nigerian citizen living abroad will return to Nigeria on his 18th birthday and wishes to register to vote immediately. The law requires a minimum of one continuous year of residence in Nigeria before a person can register to vote. Is he eligible to register on his 18th birthday?

A. Not yet

B. Possibly

C. Yes

Correct D. No

Correct Answer: D

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