Practice neco model questions vol1 civic_education 2025 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

A public official can accept a bribe to expedite a permit. The bribe amount is \(15\%\) of the legal permit fee. The official must also pay a kick‑back equal to \(10\%\) of the bribe amount, and must pay income tax at \(30\%\) on the total illegal earnings (bribe + kick‑back). If the legal permit fee is ₦200 000, what is the net amount the official actually receives after paying the kick‑back and tax? Furthermore, if the official follows the legal procedure and pays a processing surcharge of \(5\%\) of the fee, what is the difference (in naira) between the net illegal gain and the extra legal cost?

Correct A. 13100

B. 13250

C. 13000

D. 14500

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details

A law permits public assembly of up to \(50\) persons without a permit; larger gatherings require a permit. The constitution guarantees freedom of peaceful assembly. A group of \(45\) people gathers without a permit to protest a local issue, and the police disperse them citing the law. Based on constitutional principles, is the police action justified? Answer with "Justified" or "Unjustified".

A. Invalid

B. Justified

C. Legal

Correct D. Unjustified

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 View Details

In a constituency there are \(120{,}000\) registered voters. In the last election, \(75\%\) turned out to vote. Of those who turned out, \(56\%\) voted for Party A, \(30\%\) for Party B and the rest for other parties. After the election, \(12\%\) of Party A voters were found ineligible and their votes were nullified. What is the final percentage (to two decimal places) of the total registered voters whose valid votes counted for Party A?

A. 38.12

Correct B. 36.96

C. 37.20

D. 35.84

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details

What is the primary civic benefit of practising honesty in public office?

A. It ensures political dominance

B. It reduces bureaucratic oversight

Correct C. It builds public trust

D. It increases personal wealth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 View Details

The constitution requires a two‑thirds majority in both houses of the National Assembly and a majority of at least \(50\%\) of votes in a national referendum to amend a fundamental provision. In a proposed amendment, the Senate votes 120 in favour and 30 against; the House votes 300 in favour and 150 against. In the referendum, \(1{,}200{,}000\) votes are cast, with \(660{,}000\) in favour. Does the amendment satisfy the constitutional requirements? Answer with "Yes" or "No".

A. No

B. Incorrect

Correct C. Yes

D. Nope

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6 View Details

A civil servant must have at least \(5\) years of continuous service and must have passed the competency exam with a score of at least \(70\%\) to be eligible for promotion. The candidate has a total of \(8\) years of service but took a \(2\)-year study leave during which service was not continuous. He attempted the exam twice, scoring \(65\%\) the first time and \(72\%\) the second time. Is the civil servant eligible for promotion?

A. Yes, but only conditionally eligible for promotion pending further review.

Correct B. Yes, the civil servant is eligible for promotion.

C. No, the civil servant fails the eligibility criteria.

D. No, the civil servant is not eligible for promotion.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

In a month a driver commits three offences: (i) speeding \(20\) km/h over the limit, (ii) running a red light, and (iii) illegal parking. The fines are: speeding - base \(20{,}000\) Naira plus \(5{,}000\) Naira for each km/h over; red‑light - \(30{,}000\) Naira; illegal parking - \(10{,}000\) Naira. First‑time offenders receive a \(20\%\) discount on each fine. After applying the discounts, a cumulative surcharge of \(10\%\) is added to the total. If the resulting amount exceeds \(100{,}000\) Naira, an additional \(5\%\) surcharge is applied. What is the total amount the driver must pay?

A. 132000

B. 140000

C. 155000

Correct D. 147840

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

A driver travels through three consecutive speed zones: - Zone 1: limit \(50\) km/h, distance \(5\) km, time taken \(4\) minutes. - Zone 2: limit \(80\) km/h, distance \(8\) km, time taken \(5\) minutes. - Zone 3: limit \(60\) km/h, distance \(4\) km, time taken \(3\) minutes. For each zone, a speed violation incurs \(2\) demerit points for every km/h over the limit (rounded down) plus a fixed \(5\) points for the zone violation. Calculate the total demerit points accumulated by the driver.

Correct A. 137

B. 145

C. 132

D. 128

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details

In a civic survey, \(120\) respondents listed responsibilities they consider primarily those of the government, \(80\) listed responsibilities of citizens, and \(40\) listed responsibilities that are shared. If the total number of distinct responsibilities identified is \(200\), what percentage of the responsibilities are shared? If a new policy aims to increase the number of shared responsibilities by \(25\%\) of the current shared count, what will be the new number of shared responsibilities?

A. 15% and 45

B. 25% and 55

C. 20% and 60

Correct D. 20% and 50

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details

The national flag was adopted on 1 October 1960 and the national anthem was officially declared on 1 January 1961. As of 11 October 2026, calculate (a) the number of days between the adoption of the flag and the anthem, and (b) the number of full years that have elapsed since the flag's adoption.

Correct A. 92 days; 66 years

B. 93 days; 66 years

C. 92 days; 65 years

D. 91 days; 66 years

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11 View Details

In the previous election, Party X obtained \(4.8\%\) of the national vote and won 2 constituency seats. In the current election, its vote share increased by \(40\%\) of its previous share, and it won one additional constituency seat. Under the rule that a party qualifies for list seats if it obtains at least \(5\%\) of the national vote **or** wins at least 3 constituency seats, does Party X qualify for list seats this time?

A. No

B. Insufficient

Correct C. Yes

D. Not

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

A university initially had 20 active cult groups. The first anti‑cult campaign reduced the number of groups by \(30\%\) of the initial total. A second campaign, implemented later, reduced the remaining groups by an amount equal to \(25\%\) of the original 20 groups (not of the remaining). After both campaigns, the university observes that 2 new groups form each month for the next 4 months. What is the total number of active cult groups at the end of the 4‑month period?

A. 15

B. 20

Correct C. 17

D. 18

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13 View Details

According to the Nigerian Constitution, what is the minimum age at which a citizen may register to vote in a federal election?

A. 25

Correct B. 18

C. 16

D. 21

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14 View Details

After a cease‑fire, the probability that renewed violence occurs is estimated at \(0.45\). A peace process applies three successive reductions: (1) confidence‑building measures lower the probability by \(20\%\) of the initial probability; (2) third‑party mediation lowers the probability by \(30\%\) of the initial probability; (3) a power‑sharing agreement halves whatever probability remains after the first two reductions. What is the probability that violence will **not** resume after all three stages are completed? Express your answer as a decimal rounded to four decimal places.

A. 0.8750

B. 0.8625

Correct C. 0.8875

D. 0.9000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details

Three parties (A, B, C) negotiate the division of a resource totalling 100 units. Each party must receive at least its minimum acceptable share: A ≥ 30, B ≥ 25, C ≥ 20. Initially they propose shares of 35, 30, and 25 units respectively, which sum to 90 units and satisfy the minima. Subsequently, Party B demands a \(10\%\) increase over its initial proposal, while Party C reduces its demand by 5 units; Party A keeps its share unchanged. After these adjustments, can the parties reach an agreement? If yes, state the final allocation for each party; if not, state the shortfall (the amount by which the total proposed shares exceed 100 units).

A. Yes; A=35, B=30, C=20

B. No; shortfall = 12 units

Correct C. Yes; A=35, B=33, C=20

D. Yes; A=35, B=33, C=25

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details

A Nigerian citizen is currently \(15\) years old. The Constitution sets the minimum voting age for federal elections at \(18\) years. How many more years must the citizen wait before they can vote?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 4

Correct D. 3

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details

Four political parties contested a state assembly election that has \(10\) seats. The total valid votes are: Party A - \(45{,}000\) votes, Party B - \(30{,}000\) votes, Party C - \(15{,}000\) votes, Independents - \(10{,}000\) votes. Seats are allocated using the D'Hondt method. In the event of a tie, the seat is awarded to the party with the higher total votes. How many seats does Party B obtain?

A. 4

B. 2

Correct C. 3

D. 5

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18 View Details

Nigeria's estimated population is \(210\) million. Ethnic composition is: Hausa \(30\%\), Yoruba \(21\%\), Igbo \(18\%\), and ‘others' \(31\%\). Among the ‘others', \(60\%\) speak English as their first language, and among the Hausa, \(5\%\) speak English as their first language. Assuming no other groups speak English as a first language, calculate the total number of people whose first language is English.

A. 41,250,000

B. 43,500,000

C. 40,800,000

Correct D. 42,210,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19 View Details

A survey of \(2{,}500\) secondary school students found that \(12\%\) had used cannabis, \(8\%\) had used inhalants, and \(4\%\) had used both substances. (a) How many students have used either cannabis or inhalants? (b) How many students have used neither substance? (c) What is the probability (as a percentage) that a student who has used cannabis has also used inhalants?

A. Union: 350; Neither: 2150; Conditional probability: 28.57%

B. Union: 500; Neither: 2000; Conditional probability: 20%

C. Union: 450; Neither: 2050; Conditional probability: 40%

Correct D. Union: 400; Neither: 2100; Conditional probability: 33.33\%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20 View Details

Two conflict‑resolution strategies, A and B, are assessed on three criteria: sustainability (S), community acceptance (C), and cost‑effectiveness (E). Scores (out of 10) are: - Strategy A: \(S=8\), \(C=7\), \(E=6\) - Strategy B: \(S=7\), \(C=9\), \(E=5\) The criteria are weighted: sustainability 40\%, community acceptance 35\%, cost‑effectiveness 25\%. Calculate the weighted average score for each strategy, identify which strategy performs better, and state the percentage difference between the two weighted scores (rounded to two decimal places).

A. Strategy B; weighted scores A=7.15, B=7.20; percentage difference=0.07%

B. Strategy B; weighted scores A=7.20, B=7.15; percentage difference=0.70%

Correct C. Strategy B; weighted scores A=7.15, B=7.20; percentage difference=0.70\%

D. Strategy A; weighted scores A=7.15, B=7.20; percentage difference=0.70%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21 View Details

In a school civic education program, 150 students were invited to a values workshop. If \(60\%\) attended, how many students attended?

Correct A. 90

B. 60

C. 105

D. 75

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details

A public official receives three gifts valued at Naira \(8{,}000\), Naira \(12{,}000\) and Naira \(5{,}000\). The code of conduct requires any gift exceeding Naira \(5{,}000\) to be declared. How many gifts must be declared?

A. 3

Correct B. 2

C. 0

D. 1

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details

In the 2020 local election, 48\% of the 250{,}000 eligible voters turned out. In the 2024 election, the turnout increased by 12\% of the 2020 turnout number. Calculate the 2024 turnout percentage and state whether it meets the target of 55\% turnout.

A. 55.76% (target met)

B. 54.00% (target not met)

C. 51.84% (target not met)

Correct D. 53.76% (target not met)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24 View Details

An amendment to the constitution requires a two‑thirds majority in both Parliament (300 members) and the Senate (150 members), and a simple majority in at least three of the four state assemblies. The voting results are: Parliament - 210 yes, 90 no; Senate - 95 yes, 55 no; State A (80 members) - 45 yes, 35 no; State B (70 members) - 40 yes, 30 no; State C (60 members) - 30 yes, 30 no; State D (50 members) - 20 yes, 30 no. Does the amendment pass?

A. Yes

B. Affirmative

Correct C. No

D. Passes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details

The federal budget is Naira \(2{,}000{,}000{,}000\). An anti‑corruption agency is to be established at a cost of 5\% of the budget. Previously, corruption caused losses equal to 12\% of the budget. The new agency is expected to reduce those losses by 15\% of the previous loss amount. Calculate the net financial effect of the agency (savings minus cost) and state whether the policy is financially justified.

A. No, net loss of Naira 80,000,000

Correct B. No, net loss of Naira 64,000,000

C. Yes, net gain of Naira 48,000,000

D. No, net loss of Naira 56,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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