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Question 1
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government with three tiers of government: federal, state, and local. Which of the following is a key feature of the federal system of government in Nigeria?
A. The federal government has the power to make laws on all matters except those reserved for the states and local governments.
B. The federal government has the power to make laws on all matters except those reserved for the local governments.
C. The federal government has the power to make laws on all matters except those reserved for the states.
D. The federal government has the power to make laws on all matters except those reserved for the local governments and states.
Question 2
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of electric vehicles. Which of the following is a major advantage of using electric vehicles?
A. They are non-polluting and produce zero emissions
B. They are cheap and affordable
C. They are fast and have high acceleration
D. They are reliable and have low maintenance costs
Question 3
The 2023 G20 Summit was held in which country?
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. South Korea
Question 4
The 1993 general election in Nigeria was notable for which of the following factors?
A. High voter turnout
B. Low voter turnout
C. Violence and intimidation
D. Electoral malpractice
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 6
The concept of climate change is closely tied to the idea of environmental education. What is the primary cause of climate change?
A. The burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
B. The release of greenhouse gases and the warming of the planet.
C. The melting of polar ice caps and the rise of sea levels.
D. The increase in global temperatures and the resulting extreme weather events.
Question 7
The 1993 presidential election in Nigeria was widely regarded as the fairest and most peaceful in the country's history. Which of the following candidates won the election?
A. M.K.O. Abiola
B. Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Shehu Shagari
D. Abdulsalami Abubakar
Question 8
The concept of 'jihad' is most closely associated with which of the following Islamic sects?
A. Sunni
B. Shia
C. Sufi
D. Wahhabi
Question 9
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to which scientists for their discovery?
A. Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger
B. Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Barish, and Kip S. Thorne
C. Giorgio Parisi, Klaus Hasselmann, and Syukuro Manabe
D. Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov
Question 10
The concept of 'ecosystem services' was first introduced by which scientist?
A. E.O. Wilson
B. Rachel Carson
C. Garrett Hardin
D. C.S. Holling
Question 11
The 1973 oil price shock had a significant impact on which of the following sectors of the Nigerian economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Construction
D. Services
Question 12
The concept of 'jihad' is most closely associated with which of the following Islamic scholars?
A. Ibn Taymiyyah
B. Ibn Khaldun
C. Ibn Sina
D. Ibn Rushd
Question 13
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a major advantage of using solar energy?
A. It is a non-renewable energy source
B. It is a clean and sustainable energy source
C. It is a cheap and abundant energy source
D. It is a reliable and consistent energy source
Question 14
The 1983 general election in Nigeria was notable for which of the following factors?
A. High voter turnout
B. Low voter turnout
C. Violence and intimidation
D. Electoral malpractice
Question 15
The concept of 'ecosystem services' was first introduced by which scientist?
A. E.O. Wilson
B. Rachel Carson
C. Garrett Hardin
D. C.S. Holling

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