Practice neco model questions vol1 civic_education 2022 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

A civic education program assigns importance weights to three core values: honesty \(30\%\), respect \(25\%\), and responsibility \(45\%\). If a student chooses to focus on the two values with the highest weights, what total percentage of importance do they represent?

A. 5/8

Correct B. 3/4

C. 2/3

D. 7/12

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details

In a community three groups A, B and C are in conflict. The probability that a mediation between A and B succeeds is \(0.6\), between B and C is \(0.5\), and between A and C is \(0.4\). A peace plan requires at least two successful mediations. If exactly two mediations succeed, the overall chance of lasting peace equals the product of the two success probabilities; if all three succeed, the chance is \(0.9\). What is the overall probability that the peace plan leads to lasting peace? Give your answer rounded to three decimal places.

A. 0.215

B. 0.230

Correct C. 0.207

D. 0.198

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 View Details

A citizen performs three civic duties with the following responsibility scores: voting (2), paying taxes (3), and serving on a jury (4). What is the total civic responsibility score for these duties?

Correct A. 9

B. 10

C. 8

D. 7

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 View Details

The national flag has a width‑to‑height ratio of \(2:1\). It consists of three vertical bands of equal width: green, white and orange. A rectangular emblem is placed in the central white band and measures \(\frac{1}{4}\) of the flag's width and \(\frac{1}{2}\) of its height. What fraction of the total flag area does the emblem occupy?

A. 1/6

B. 1/4

C. 3/16

Correct D. 1/8

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details

A student rates the importance of four values on a scale of 1 to 10: honesty 9, respect 7, compassion 8, responsibility 6. If the student decides to concentrate only on values that scored at least 8, what is the average score of the selected values?

A. 9

B. 7.5

C. 8

Correct D. 8.5

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details

In a state with a total population of 2,500,000, \(55\%\) are aged 18 years or older. Of those eligible voters, \(80\%\) are registered. In the most recent election, \(68\%\) of the registered voters cast a ballot. What percentage of the total population actually voted? Give your answer to two decimal places.

A. 33.60

Correct B. 29.92

C. 31.20

D. 27.84

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

The government is considering two anti‑corruption policies. Policy A reduces the number of reported corruption cases by 15 % each year, while the public trust index remains unchanged. Policy B reduces reported cases by 10 % each year and increases the public trust index by 5 points each year. At the start of Year 0 there are 1,200 reported cases and the public trust index is 45 (out of 100). After three years, the anti‑corruption score is defined as \((100 - \frac{\text{cases}}{10}) + \text{trust index}\). Which policy yields the higher anti‑corruption score after three years? Provide the policy name (A or B).

A. Neither

B. Policy C

Correct C. Policy B

D. Policy A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details

A national cultural festival has a budget of ₦12,000,000 and aims to allocate funds to all 36 ethnic groups in proportion to their population shares. The three largest groups have shares of 20 %, 15 % and 12 % respectively. The remaining 33 groups share the rest of the budget equally. How much money, in naira, does each of the remaining groups receive? Give your answer rounded to the nearest kobo (two decimal places).

A. 193000.00

B. 192727.00

C. 192727.28

Correct D. 192727.27

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9 View Details

In a district court, 240 cases were heard in a year. Thirty cases were dismissed without trial, which counts as a failure to observe due process. Of the remaining cases, 60 are civil and 150 are criminal. Due process was observed in 85 % of civil cases and in 75 % of criminal cases. What percentage of the total 240 cases observed due process? Give your answer to two decimal places.

A. 68.75

B. 67.50

C. 70.00

Correct D. 68.13

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details

The annual financial loss due to corruption is estimated at ₦5,000,000,000. The government can adopt Reform X, costing ₦200,000,000 per year and expected to cut losses by 12 % of the current loss each year; or Reform Y, costing ₦350,000,000 per year, expected to cut losses by 18 % of the current loss each year and to increase foreign investment revenue by ₦150,000,000 per year. The effects of the reforms are additive if both are implemented. Considering the first year only, which option (None, X only, Y only, or Both) gives the greatest net financial benefit (savings minus costs plus any added revenue)? State the chosen option and the net benefit in naira.

A. X only; 400000000

Correct B. Both; 1100000000

C. Both; 950000000

D. Y only; 700000000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details

A new ordinance requires that any public demonstration must obtain a permit from the local authority at least 48 hours before the event. The authority may refuse the permit if it believes the demonstration will likely cause public disorder. Evaluate whether this restriction on the constitutional right to freedom of peaceful assembly is permissible under the Nigerian Constitution, considering the criteria for reasonable limitation.

A. Permissible

B. Conditionally permissible

C. Allowed

Correct D. Not permissible

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12 View Details

A candidate applying for a civil service position may attempt the written examination twice. The probability of passing on the first attempt is \(0.7\). If the first attempt is failed, the probability of passing on the second attempt is \(0.5\). After passing the written exam, the candidate must pass an interview (probability \(0.6\)) and a medical test (probability \(0.9\)). There is also a direct appointment scheme with a fixed success probability of \(0.4\). Calculate the overall probability that the candidate secures the position through the standard recruitment route and state which route offers the higher chance of appointment.

A. 0.540

Correct B. 0.459

C. 0.512

D. 0.375

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details

The President issues an executive order that unilaterally dissolves the National Assembly, claiming it is necessary to curb legislative corruption. Assess the constitutionality of this action in light of the principle of separation of powers enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution.

A. Legal

B. Valid

Correct C. Unconstitutional

D. Constitutional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details

Two ethnic communities are in conflict over a tract of land that both claim historic ownership of. Three rounds of direct talks have failed, and mutual trust is low. An external neutral party has offered to assist. Considering the stages of conflict resolution, which technique should be employed next to increase the likelihood of a sustainable settlement? Choose the most appropriate option. A. Arbitration B. Mediation C. Conciliation D. Judicial settlement

A. Judicial settlement

B. Arbitration

C. Conciliation

Correct D. Mediation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15 View Details

The government enacts a law permitting the interception of private communications without a warrant for the purpose of national security. Using the proportionality test, determine whether this law infringes the constitutional right to privacy.

A. Justified

B. Permits

Correct C. Violates

D. Allowed

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details

A citizen's overall civic contribution score \(S\) is calculated as \(S = 5V + 2C + 3T\), where \(V\) is the number of elections voted in during a five‑year period (maximum 5), \(C\) is the total number of community‑service days completed in that period, and \(T\) is the tax‑compliance rating (an integer from 0 to 10). The citizen has already voted in 3 elections and currently has a tax‑compliance rating of 8. They may improve their tax rating by attending tax‑workshop sessions; each additional point in \(T\) requires 2 days of community service that could otherwise be counted as service days. To achieve a minimum score of 100, what is the minimum number of community‑service days the citizen must actually perform (including any days used to raise \(T\))?

Correct A. 31

B. 28

C. 30

D. 34

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details

In three universities, the number of reported cultism incidents last year was: University A - 120 incidents with 20 000 students; University B - 90 incidents with 15 000 students; University C - 70 incidents with 10 000 students. The Ministry introduces a preventive programme that reduces incidents in each university by an amount equal to 40 % of the incident rate (incidents per 1 000 students) multiplied by the university's student population divided by 1 000. However, the reduction in any university cannot exceed 30 % of its original number of incidents. After the programme, what is the total number of cultism incidents across the three universities?

Correct A. 196

B. 210

C. 190

D. 200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details

In a secondary school of 800 students, the probability that a student joins a cult is modelled by \(p = 0.02 + 0.03P + 0.04E + 0.05L\), where \(P\), \(E\) and \(L\) are binary variables (1 if the student is affected by peer pressure, economic hardship, or lack of extracurricular activities respectively, 0 otherwise). Initially, 30 % of students experience peer pressure, 25 % experience economic hardship, and 20 % lack extracurricular activities; the three factors are independent. A new programme reduces the prevalence of each risk factor by half while keeping independence. What is the reduction in the expected number of students who join cults after the programme (expressed to one decimal place)?

Correct A. 11.6

B. 10.4

C. 9.2

D. 12.8

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details

A country is composed of five ethnic groups with the following shares of the total population: Group A 35 %, Group B 25 %, Group C 20 %, Group D 12 %, and Group E 8 %. The national language is spoken as a first language by 60 % of Group A, 40 % of Group B, 30 % of Group C, 20 % of Group D, and 10 % of Group E. What percentage of the total population speaks the national language as a first language? Give your answer to one decimal place.

A. 42.0

Correct B. 40.2

C. 38.5

D. 35.6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details

The government set a target to reduce cult‑related crimes by 45 % within two years. In year 0 there were 250 reported cult‑related crimes. In year 1 the reported number fell to 150, and in year 2 it fell further to 90. Because reporting has improved, the actual number of crimes each year is estimated to be 20 % higher than the reported figures. Based on these estimates, has the government achieved its target by the end of year 2? State "Yes" if the reduction meets or exceeds 45 % and "No" otherwise, and give the actual percentage reduction to one decimal place.

A. No, 30.0

Correct B. Yes, 64.0

C. No, 45.0

D. Yes, 55.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details

During a peace‑negotiation, a team must include representatives from three stakeholder groups: Government (G), Civil Society (C) and Armed Groups (A). The team must satisfy the following conditions: (i) The total number of members is the smallest integer greater than \(20\). (ii) The number of Government representatives is twice the number of Civil‑Society representatives. (iii) The number of Armed‑Group representatives is three less than the number of Government representatives. (iv) The total number of members must be a multiple of \(7\). Determine the number of representatives from each group.

A. G=16, C=8, A=13

B. G=20, C=10, A=17

C. G=14, C=7, A=11

Correct D. G=18, C=9, A=15

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22 View Details

A survey of \(1\,200\) youths recorded the number who had tried at least one illicit drug in four age brackets: - 12‑15 years: \(180\) youths - 16‑18 years: \(300\) youths - 19‑21 years: \(240\) youths - 22‑24 years: \(120\) youths Among those who had tried drugs, the proportion who had used drugs more than once was: - 12‑15 years: \(40\%\) - 16‑18 years: \(55\%\) - 19‑21 years: \(65\%\) - 22‑24 years: \(70\%\) Calculate (a) the overall percentage of the \(1\,200\) youths who have used drugs more than once (expressed to two decimal places), and (b) the age bracket that contributes the greatest number of repeat users together with that number.

A. 56.79%, 16-18, 165

B. 39.75%, 19-21, 156

C. 38.50%, 16-18, 150

Correct D. 39.75%, 16-18, 165

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

A Nigerian citizen was born on 1 June 2005. The deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming general election is 30 April 2023. Is the citizen eligible to register? Answer "Yes" or "No".

A. Yes (eligible)

B. Yes

C. Yes - eligible

Correct D. No

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24 View Details

The government plans a drug‑rehabilitation programme with the following cost and benefit structure: - Fixed set‑up cost: \(\text{₦}\,5\,000\,000\) - Variable cost per participant: \(\text{₦}\,150\,000\) - The programme reduces drug‑related crime costs by \(\text{₦}\,250\,000\) per participant each year. The programme will run for 3 years and the government wants the total net savings (total savings minus total costs) to be at least \(\text{₦}\,10\,000\,000\). Assuming every participant stays for the full three years, what is the minimum number of participants required?

A. 30

Correct B. 25

C. 22

D. 20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details

A survey of \(800\) citizens asked about participation in three civic responsibilities: voting in the last election, attending a community meeting, and volunteering for a local charity. The results were: - \(560\) voted, - \(320\) attended a community meeting, - \(200\) volunteered, and \(150\) citizens performed all three activities. It was also found that \(50\) citizens did not take part in any of the three activities. Assuming that the only overlaps are those who performed exactly two activities or all three, determine how many citizens performed exactly two of the three activities.

A. 70

B. 40

Correct C. 30

D. 20

Correct Answer: C

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