Practice neco civic_education 2022 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

University X recorded 120 cult‑related incidents in the previous semester. To curb cultism it introduced three measures: 1. An awareness campaign that eliminates \(20\%\) of the original incidents. 2. A counseling programme that cuts \(15\%\) of the incidents remaining after the awareness campaign. 3. Stricter penalties that remove \(10\%\) of the incidents remaining after the first two measures. However, an evaluation shows that \(5\%\) of the original incidents would have been prevented by both the awareness campaign and the counseling programme, so these incidents have been counted twice in the reductions. Assuming all reductions are applied sequentially as described, how many cult‑related incidents are expected after all three measures are implemented? Give your answer as the nearest whole number.

Correct A. 79

B. 78

C. 85

D. 80

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 2 View Details

Three sources of potential conflict in a community are assigned monthly intensity scores: resource competition \(30\), ethnic tension \(40\), and political disagreement \(20\). The overall conflict index \(C\) is defined as the Euclidean norm of the three scores: \(C = \sqrt{R^{2}+E^{2}+P^{2}}\). A peace programme reduces each source's score by a specific factor: resource competition by \(15\%\), ethnic tension by \(10\%\), and political disagreement by \(25\%\). After these reductions, a synergy effect further lowers the overall index by \(5\%\) of the original index (the index calculated before any reductions). What is the new conflict index after the programme, rounded to two decimal places?

A. 49.29

B. 46.60

Correct C. 43.90

D. 44.27

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 3 View Details

Amending the Constitution of Nigeria requires a two‑thirds majority in both the Senate (109 members) and the House of Representatives (360 members), followed by a simple majority in a national referendum. A political party controls 45 Senate seats and 120 House seats, and all its members support the amendment. Assuming no abstentions, what is the minimum additional number of legislators from other parties that must also vote for the amendment to satisfy the two‑thirds requirement in both chambers? State the answer as "\(x\) senators and \(y\) representatives".

A. 28 senators and 119 representatives

B. 30 senators and 130 representatives

Correct C. 28 senators and 120 representatives

D. 27 senators and 120 representatives

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 4 View Details

Which core civic value is demonstrated when a citizen voluntarily joins a community clean‑up campaign solely to improve the environment for others, without expecting any personal reward?

Correct A. Altruism

B. Community spirit

C. Patriotism

D. Responsibility

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 5 View Details

What term describes the respect and obedience owed by citizens to the laws of the land, even when they disagree with certain provisions?

A. Legal authority

B. Civil obedience

C. Social contract

Correct D. Rule of law

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 6 View Details

According to the latest census, Nigeria's total population is unknown. It is known that (55\%\) of the population are aged 18 years or older and therefore eligible for a national identity card. Of the eligible persons, (70\%\) have applied for the card. Among the applicants, (45\%\) are from the northern states. If the number of applicants from the northern states is exactly (30\) million, determine the total population of Nigeria (in millions, rounded to the nearest whole number).

A. 67

Correct B. 173

C. 95

D. 121

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 7 View Details

A citizen volunteers for community service each month, dividing his time among three activities: environmental clean‑up (E), literacy tutoring (L) and health awareness (H). He spends twice as many hours on clean‑up as on tutoring, and he spends 5 hours more on health awareness than on tutoring. If the total time spent on the three activities in a month is \(45\) hours, how many hours does he allocate to each activity? Provide the hours for E, L and H respectively.

A. 25, 10, 10

Correct B. 20, 10, 15

C. 15, 10, 20

D. 20, 12, 13

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 8 View Details

A local government council has a total annual budget that is allocated as follows: \(40\%\) to education, \(25\%\) to health services and the remaining amount to infrastructure development. If the amount allocated to infrastructure development is ₦\(12\) billion, calculate (a) the total annual budget of the council (in billions of naira) and (b) the amount allocated to education (in billions of naira).

A. 40.00, 16.00

B. 30.00, 12.00

Correct C. 34.29, 13.71

D. 34.29, 14.00

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 9 View Details

The number of reported cult‑related incidents in a state has been falling each year. In 2022 the recorded number was \(1\) 200 incidents. For the five‑year period 2017-2022 the annual reduction rate was a constant \(12\%\) per year. (a) What was the number of incidents reported in 2017? (b) The government now aims to achieve an additional \(15\%\) reduction in the next year (2023). What is the target number of incidents for 2023? (c) Suppose instead that the number of incidents actually fell from \(2\) 500 in 2017 to \(1\) 200 in 2022. Assuming a constant average annual reduction rate over these five years, calculate that average annual reduction percentage (to two decimal places).

A. (a) 2200, (b) 1000, (c) 12.50%

B. (a) 2250, (b) 1050, (c) 13.00%

C. (a) 2300, (b) 1025, (c) 14.00%

Correct D. (a) 2275, (b) 1020, (c) 13.65%

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 10 View Details

In a local council election, three political parties received the following number of votes: Party A - \(45\) 000 votes, Party B - \(30\) 000 votes, Party C - \(25\) 000 votes. There are \(10\) council seats to be allocated using the largest remainder method with a quota equal to the total number of votes divided by the number of seats. (a) What is the quota? (b) How many seats does each party obtain after the initial allocation based on whole quotas? (c) After allocating the remaining seats using the largest remainders, what is the final distribution of seats among the parties?

Correct A. Quota = 10,000 votes; final seats - Party A: 5, Party B: 3, Party C: 2

B. Quota = 10,000 votes; final seats - Party A: 5, Party B: 2, Party C: 3

C. Quota = 9,000 votes; final seats - Party A: 5, Party B: 3, Party C: 2

D. Quota = 10,000 votes; final seats - Party A: 4, Party B: 4, Party C: 2

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 11 View Details

Country Z elects a 10‑member parliament using the D'Hondt method. The total valid votes are 100,000, distributed as follows: Party A (48{,}000) votes, Party B (32{,}000) votes, Party C (20{,}000) votes. (a) Determine how many seats each party receives. (b) The constitution requires a party to obtain at least (5\%\) of the total votes to be eligible for seat allocation. If a new Party D obtains (5{,}000) votes, recalculate the seat distribution including Party D, assuming the total valid votes become 105,000. (c) Compare the number of seats Party A obtains before and after the inclusion of Party D.

A. a) A 4, B 4, C 2; b) A 4, B 4, C 2, D 0; c) Party A loses a seat, now has 4 seats.

B. a) A 5, B 2, C 3; b) A 5, B 2, C 3, D 0; c) Party A still has 5 seats - no change.

Correct C. a) A 5, B 3, C 2; b) A 5, B 3, C 2, D 0; c) Party A still has 5 seats - no change.

D. a) A 5, B 3, C 2; b) A 5, B 3, C 1, D 1; c) Party A still has 5 seats - no change.

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 12 View Details

In Nation Y the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion. A national statute, Act 200, requires every school to teach a specific religious curriculum. A state government subsequently passes a by‑law permitting schools to opt out if they follow a different religion. A parent files suit alleging that the statute and the by‑law violate the constitutional right. (i) Identify the hierarchy of legal norms that determines which provision prevails. (ii) State the likely ruling of the court on the validity of Act 200 and the state by‑law. (iii) If the Supreme Court adopts the doctrine of "constitutional supremacy with limited derogation", would the state by‑law be valid? Explain briefly.

A. (i) Constitution > State By‑law > National Statute. (ii) The court will declare Act 200 unconstitutional and also strike down the state by‑law because both conflict with the Constitution. (iii) Yes - the by‑law would be valid under limited derogation because it allows states to modify religious instruction.

Correct B. (i) Constitution > National Statute > State By‑law. (ii) The court will declare Act 200 unconstitutional and also strike down the state by‑law because both conflict with the Constitution. (iii) No - the by‑law is still invalid, as limited derogation does not permit infringement of the constitutional freedom of religion.

C. (i) Constitution > State By‑law > National Statute. (ii) The court will declare the state by‑law unconstitutional but uphold Act 200 as permissible under the Constitution. (iii) Yes - the by‑law is valid because limited derogation permits any state regulation of religion.

D. (i) Constitution > National Statute > State By‑law. (ii) The court will uphold both Act 200 and the state by‑law as they are consistent with the Constitution's freedom of religion. (iii) No - the by‑law is invalid only because the doctrine of limited derogation requires federal approval.

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 13 View Details

In the recent general election, 2 500 000 voters were registered. 1 800 000 of them cast a ballot, giving a turnout of 72 %. Party X received 55 % of the votes and won 60 % of the parliamentary seats. Define the "legitimacy index" \(L\) as the product of the turnout percentage and the winning party's seat‑share percentage, expressed as a percentage: \[L = (\text{turnout \%}) \times (\text{seat share \%}) / 100\] Calculate \(L\) for Party X and state whether it exceeds the 50 % threshold for strong democratic legitimacy.

A. L = 38.4 %; it is below the 50 % threshold.

Correct B. L = 43.2 %; it is below the 50 % threshold.

C. L = 43.2 %; it exceeds the 50 % threshold.

D. L = 45.6 %; it is below the 50 % threshold.

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 14 View Details

A town has 10 000 eligible voters, of whom 2 500 are aged 18-25. In the last election the overall turnout was 60 % and the youth turnout was 40 %. After a civic‑education programme the youth turnout rises by 25 % relative to the previous rate, while the turnout of all other age groups remains unchanged. (a) How many youths voted after the programme? (b) What is the new overall turnout percentage for the town?

Correct A. (a) 1 250 youths; (b) 62.5 % overall turnout.

B. (a) 1 500 youths; (b) 63 % overall turnout.

C. (a) 1 000 youths; (b) 60 % overall turnout.

D. (a) 1 250 youths; (b) 61.25 % overall turnout.

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 15 View Details

A candidate wishes to run for President of Nigeria. The Constitution requires that a presidential candidate be at least 40 years old on election day. If the candidate was born on 15 March 1985 and the election is scheduled for 1 June 2025, is the candidate eligible?

A. Yes, the candidate is eligible, but only if they have served as a governor for at least two terms.

B. No, the candidate is not eligible since the Constitution requires a minimum age of 45.

C. No, the candidate is not eligible because they will be 39 years old on election day.

Correct D. Yes, the candidate is eligible.

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 16 View Details

A Nigerian citizen was born on 15 March 2002. The general election is scheduled for 25 February 2023. Is the citizen eligible to vote? State the minimum voting age of \(18\) years and determine eligibility.

Correct A. Yes, the citizen is eligible to vote.

B. Yes, the citizen is eligible to vote, but only after turning 19.

C. No, the citizen is not eligible to vote.

D. No, the citizen must be at least 21 years old to vote.

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 17 View Details

A community of 12,000 people had a drug‑abuse prevalence of \(8\%\) last year. A rehabilitation programme reduced the number of abusers by \(25\%\) of the original number, and an awareness campaign further reduced the remaining number by \(15\%\) of the original number. What is the final prevalence percentage of drug abuse in the community?

Correct A. 4.8\%

B. 3.2\%

C. 6.0\%

D. 5.1\%

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 18 View Details

A citizen publishes a newspaper article that criticises a government policy. Under which constitutional right can the citizen claim protection, and what limitation applies if the article incites violence?

A. Right to privacy; limited by the prohibition on incitement to violence.

Correct B. Freedom of expression; limited by the prohibition on incitement to violence.

C. Freedom of expression; limited by the prohibition on defamation.

D. Freedom of assembly; limited by the prohibition on hate speech.

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 19 View Details

The Nigerian flag consists of three vertical stripes of equal width: green, white, green. If the flag's total length is \(180\) cm and its height is \(90\) cm, (a) what is the area of the white stripe? (b) If a new design proposes to increase the white stripe's width by \(20\%\) while keeping the total length unchanged, what will be the new width of each green stripe?

A. Area of white stripe = 4,500 cm\(^2\); new green stripe width = 54 cm.

Correct B. Area of white stripe = 5,400 cm\(^2\); new green stripe width = 54 cm.

C. Area of white stripe = 5,400 cm\(^2\); new green stripe width = 48 cm.

D. Area of white stripe = 5,400 cm\(^2\); new green stripe width = 60 cm.

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 20 View Details

A state allocates \(12\%\) of its annual budget to education. The total budget is \(\text{₦}45,000,000,000\). Due to an economic downturn, the budget is cut by \(8\%\) uniformly across all sectors. After the cut, (a) how much money is allocated to education? (b) To keep the education allocation at the original amount despite the cut, what percentage of the reduced total budget must be allocated to education?

A. (a) \\(\\text{₦}4,500,000,000\\); (b) approximately \\(10.89\\%\\) of the reduced budget.

Correct B. (a) \(\text{₦}4,968,000,000\); (b) approximately \(13.04\%\) of the reduced budget.

C. (a) \\(\\text{₦}4,968,000,000\\); (b) approximately \\(14.00\\%\\) of the reduced budget.

D. (a) \\(\\text{₦}5,400,000,000\\); (b) approximately \\(12.00\\%\\) of the reduced budget.

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 21 View Details

A government agency monitors 120 contracts. Historically 8% involve corruption. After a new anti‑corruption policy, the probability that a corrupt contract is detected rises to 0.75, while a non‑corrupt contract is falsely flagged with probability 0.05. In a random audit of 10 contracts, what is the probability that exactly 2 contracts are flagged as corrupt? Use the binomial formula \(P = \binom{10}{2} p^{2} (1-p)^{8}\). Express your answer as a decimal rounded to three places.

A. 0.236

Correct B. 0.206

C. 0.176

D. 0.196

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 22 View Details

A citizen rates their participation in four civic responsibilities on a scale of 0 to 10: voting (weight 3), community service (weight 2), paying taxes (weight 4) and attending public meetings (weight 1). The overall civic responsibility score is the weighted average \(\frac{\sum w_i s_i}{\sum w_i}\). If the overall score is 6.5, the citizen scored 8 in voting and 5 in community service, and the tax score is twice the meeting score, what is the combined average of the tax and meeting scores? Give your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.

A. \frac{29}{6}

B. \frac{33}{6}

C. \frac{31}{5}

Correct D. \frac{31}{6}

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 23 View Details

According to the NECO Civic Education syllabus, which value is listed first among the three core civic values? Provide the value exactly as stated.

A. Integrity

B. Responsibility

Correct C. Honesty

D. Patriotism

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 24 View Details

A study of 2000 secondary school students found that 12% have tried marijuana, 5% have tried cocaine, and 3% have tried both. An anti‑drug programme reduces the probability of trying marijuana by 30% and cocaine by 40% for students who have tried only one of the drugs, while for those who have tried both, the reduction is 20% for each drug. Assuming reductions apply independently, estimate the expected number of students who will have tried at least one of the two drugs after the programme. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

A. 212

B. 198

C. 228

Correct D. 208

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 25 View Details

Two neighboring communities, A and B, can each choose to Cooperate (C) in resource sharing or Defect (D) and hoard resources. Their payoffs (in welfare units) are: both cooperate - each gets 4; A cooperates, B defects - A gets 1, B gets 5; A defects, B cooperates - A gets 5, B gets 1; both defect - each gets 2. (a) Identify the dominant strategy for each community. (b) State the Nash equilibrium outcome. (c) If a mediator enforces a binding agreement that both cooperate, what is the total welfare gain compared to the Nash equilibrium? Provide the gain as a number of units.

A. 8

B. 6

C. 2

Correct D. 4

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

neco 2022 civic_education | Objective

Master the Exam!

Help others prepare! Share this practice hub: