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NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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5 In 2008, Chief medical officer for England urged doctors not
to use antibiotics to treat colds and coughs as these are
caused by _____ and do not respond to antibiotics.
A. viruses
B. bacteria
C. protozoa
D. fungi
The correct answer is option [A]
HEALTH
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6 General Abdulsalami Abubakar was a Military Head of
State.
A. True
B. False
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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A. Treasury bond
B. Eurobond
C. Callable bond
D. Municipal bond
The correct answer is option [B]
FINANCE
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9 Researchers from Norway, South Africa, Britain and
Germany, in the last week of February 2013, discovered a
sunken and small continent beneath the Indian Ocean.
What is the name of this newly found lost continent?
A. Gondwana
B. Mauritia
C. Reunion
D. Laurasia
The correct answer is option [B]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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10 The match between Nigeria and Tahiti in the Confederations
cup 2013 ended in ___________.
A. 6-1
B. 6-0
C. 5-1
D. 4-0
The correct answer is option [A]
SPORTS
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11 Ouagadougou is the capital of ________.
A. Algeria
B. Tanzania
C. Burkina Faso
D. Somalia
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [C]
COUNTRIES
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12 The first black (Nigerian) Mayor of the South London
Borough of Wandsworth was __________.
A. Lola Ayorinde
B. Bolanle Awe
C. Rebecca Ikpe
D. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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13 In February 2013, the Nigerian federal government decided
to partner with the nations leading indigenous computer
manufacturers ________ to make available made-in-Nigeria
computers to educational institutions across the nation.
A. Mobitel
B. Cisco
C. Omatek
D. Microsoft and Corp
The correct answer is option [C]
ICT
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D. Justice Bola' Abdulahi
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Choose the correct answer.
5 Which one of the following ethnic groups does not belong to the northern part of Nigeria?
A. Nupe
B. Annang
C. Tiv
D. Kanuri
The correct answer is option [B] The Annang ethnic group inhabit the Nigerian province of
Calabar situated to the south of the Cross River, in the region of tropical forest.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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6 Which one of the following Nigerian writers wrote
the novel, 'The Concubine'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Elechi Amadi
C. T. M. Aluko
D. Nnorom Azuonye
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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7 In February 2013, _______ disclosed that the
Federal government had created a national single
window portal that will ensure that all government
information is domiciled in one portal.
A. the Minister of Communication Technology
B. the Minister of Trade and Investments
C. the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC
D. the Nigerian Computer Society, (NCS)
The correct answer is option [A]
ICT
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8 From 1992 - 2007, _______ suspended its
membership from the Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC).
A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. Nigeria
D. Ecuador
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The correct answer is option [D]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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9 In 2005, the Nigerian Minister for Education was
_________.
A. Prof. Fabian Osuji
B. Dr Iyorcha Ayu
C. Mrs Rita Akpan
D. Mallam Adamu Bello
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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10 The chargers (horses) in the Nigerian coat of arms
symbolise _______ .
A. strength and power
B. progress and peace
C. dignity and pride
D. unity and faith
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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11 Which of these is not a language spoken in Nigeria?
A. Fulfude
B. Mumuye
C. Agatu
D. Ibibio
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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12 Who was the inventor of the Nintendo Game Boy?
A. William Higinbotham
B. Ralph H. Baer
C. Nolan Bushnell
D. Gunpei Yokoi
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E. Fusajiro Yamauchi
The correct answer is option [D] Gunpei Yokoi was the creator of the Game Boy and Virtual
Boy and worked on Famicom (and NES), the Metroid series, Game Boy Pocket and did
extensive work on the system we know today as the Nintendo Entertainment System.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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13 The first military president in Nigeria is ____________.
A. General Olesegun Aremu Obasanjo
B. General Muhammadu Buhari
C. General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida
D. General Yakubu Gowon
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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14 In March 2013, the Chairman, Senate Committee on
Rules and Business was _______.
A. Senator Helen Esuene
B. Senator Ita Enang
C. Alhaji Aminu Dantata
D. Senator Adamu Gumba
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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15 The first Nigerian to win the reputed peace prize for
Literature is ______________.
A. Prof. Wole Soyinka
B. Prof. Michael Echeru
C. Prof. Jubril Aminu
D. Prof. Frank Ndidi
E. Prof. Babatunde Fafunwa
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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16 In March 2013, the new political party that presented
itself for registration having a similar acronym with All
Progressive Congress (APC) was known as
________.
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A. All Peoples Congress
B. African Peoples Congress (APC)
C. Action People Congress
D. Alternative People Congress
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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17 There are _______ continents in the world.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [C]
The continents are; Africa, Antartica, Asia, Austra/Asia, Europe, North America and South
America
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18 The main petroleum producing countries in Africa
are_____________.
A. Nigeria and Togo
B. Nigeria and Libya
C. Zaire and Algeria
D. Tunisia and South Africa
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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19 The largest continent in the world is
_______________.
A. Africa
B. Asia
C. Europe
D. North America
E. South America
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The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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20 The highest mountain in Africa is __________.
A. Mount Everest
B. Mount Kilmanjaro
C. Mount Sinai
D. Mount Olivet
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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21 In March 2013, _______ was the Governor of Ekiti State.
A. Kayode Fayemi
B. Steve Bamisaye
C. Bode George
D. Babalola Gbenga Gabriel
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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22 In January 2013, ______ was the Minister for Health.
A. Elder Godsday Orubebe
B. Prof. Oyebuchi Chukwu
C. Alh Bukar Tijani
D. Prof. Mrs Ruqayyatu Rufai
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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23 In March 2013, the National Publicity Secretary of
PDP was _______.
A. Olisa Metuh
B. Mr. Rotimi Fashakin
C. Chekwas Okorie
D. Mr. Rotimi Fashakin
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The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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24 In March 2013, which of the following parties was a
part of the four political parties seeking a merger
under the name APC?
A. Alliance for Democracy (AD)
B. National Democratic Party (NDP)
C. Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA)
D. A faction of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)
The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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25 The Nigerian senate president from 2003-2005 was
_____, and belonged to the _____ party.
A. Chuba Okadigbo, PDP
B. Evans Enwerem, SDP
C. Pius Anyim , PDP
D. Adolphus Wagbara, PDP
The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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26 In March 2013, during debates on the new Petroleum
Industry Bill, PIB, Senator Ita Enang stated that
northerners control ______ of oil blocs in the country.
A. 80%
B. 75%
C. 83%
D. 90%
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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27 In March 2013, who was to temporarily replace Yahoo
Chief Executive Scott Thompson?
A. Rahul Khullar
B. Roger Federer
C. Ross Levinsohn
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D. Uttar Pradesh
The correct answer is option [C]
ICT
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28 The interim Government that was set up between 26
Aug, 1993 - 17 Nov, 1993 by General Ibrahim Babangida
was headed by ______________.
A. Chief Emeka Anyaoku
B. Chief Ernest Shonekan
C. Chief Olu Falae
D. Chief Moshood Olawale Abiola
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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29 In December 2012, ______ was the British Prime
Minister.
A. David Cameron
B. Alison-Madueke
C. Kate Middleton
D. Hilary Clinton
The correct answer is option [A]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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30 The 7th National Assembly of Nigeria (2011-2015),
inaugurated on 6th June 2011 has ______ Senators.
A. 73
B. 100
C. 260
D. 109
The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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31 The hottest desert in the world is ________________.
A. Amazon Desert
B. Kalahari Desert
C. Har Desert
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D. Ahagger Desert
E. Sahara Desert
The correct answer is option [E]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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32 Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde a popular labour activist
and principal secretary to the Governor of Edo State
Adams Oshiomhole was shot and killed by unknown
gunmen on _________.
A. 4th May, 2012
B. 4th October, 2011
C. 4th June, 2012
D. 4th August, 2011
E. 4th May, 2011
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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33 Venezuelan Vice- President ______ on 8 March 2013 was sworn in as
Venezuelas acting president following the demise of the President.
A. Nicolas Maduro
B. Hugo Chavez
C. Angel Medina
D. Carlos Andrs Prez
The correct answer is option [A]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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34 Bayero University is a State University.
A. True
B. False
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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35 The Venezuelan President ______, died on the 5 th of March 2013.
A. Henrique Capriles
B. Hugo Chavez
C. Nicolas Maduro
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D. Mao Zedong
The correct answer is option [B]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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36 Which of the following countries is NOT one of the
permanent members of the U.N. Security Council?
A. China
B. France
C. Germany
D. Russia
The correct answer is option [C]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
Choose the correct option.
37 In March 2013, which of the following political parties
was a part of the four political parties seeking a merger
under the name All Progressive Congress (APC)?
A. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
B. United Progressive Party (UPP)
C. African Peoples Congress (APC)
D. Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)
The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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38 In March 2013, the Permanent Secretary, Federal
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, was
______.
A. Mr Ewaoche Ameh
B. Mr Segun Opeke
C. Mrs Ibukun Odusote
D. Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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39 Until his death, how long did president Hugo Chavez rule
Venezuela?
A. 14 years
B. 20 years
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C. 32 years
D. 12 years
The correct answer is option [A]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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40 Which of the following towns in Nigeria is noted for the
production of glass beads as a traditional craft?
A. Akwette
B. Keffi
C. Sokoto
D. Oshogbo in Osun State
E. Bida in Niger State
The correct answer is option [E]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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41 The Presidential system of government ceased to exist
on the 31st of November 1983.
A. True
B. False
The correct answer is option [B]
It ceased to exist on the 31st of December 1983
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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42 The largest Dam in Nigeria is _____________.
A. Kanji Dam
B. Volta Dam
C. Udi Dam
D. Katsina Dam
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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43 The 2013 Forbes Billionaires list, puts ______ as the
richest man in the world.
A. Warren Buffet
B. Aliko Dangote
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C. Carlos Slim
D. Bill Gates
The correct answer is option [C]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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44 The purpoted winner of the 1993 Presidential elections,
M.K.O. Abiola was arrested and detained on
__________.
A. June 23, 1993
B. June 12, 1994
C. June 23, 1994
D. June 12, 1993
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
Choose the correct answer.
45 The expression "Africans in the Diaspora" refers to
___________.
A. Black Americans
B. African-Americans
C. Black Africans
D. African in the different countries of the world
The correct answer is option [D]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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46 In March 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan granted
_______ to Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter
Alamieyeseigha and eight others.
A. state pardon
B. permisision for bail
C. temporary house arrest
D. the request for all charges of corruption against the UK government to be dropped
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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47 In March 2013, _______ was the President of Somalia.
A. Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
B. Mogadishu Simad
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C. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
D. Dr. Abdulahi Ahmed Afrah
The correct answer is option [C]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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48 In 2013, the commonwealth day was celebrated on the
______.
A. 10th March
B. 11th February
C. 11th January
D. 11th March
The correct answer is option [D]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
Choose the correct answer.
49 Which one of the following persons was the second
Common Wealth Secretary General?
A. Kamalesh Sharma
B. Sir Don McKinnon
C. Sir Shridath Ramphal
D. Chief Emeka Anyaoku
The correct answer is option [C]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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50 In March 2013, ________ emerged as the new President
of the People's Republic of China.
A. Xi Zhongxun
B. Xi Jinping
C. Chen Liangyu
D. Hu Jintao
The correct answer is option [B]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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51 In _______, Major Chuwkuemeka Nzeogu led a military
coup against the Nigerian First Republic.
A. January 15, 1966
B. March 7, 1965
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C. August 23, 1964
D. November 9, 1967
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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52 In August 2005, Prof. Turner Isoun was the Minister for
_______.
A. Power and Steel
B. Science and Technology
C. Internal Affairs
D. Education
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
Choose the correct answer.
53 The Chief Justice of Nigeria in September 2012, was
__________.
A. Justice Alfa Belgore
B. Justice Muhammed Uwais
C. Justice Mariam Aloma Murkhtar
D. Justice Bola' Abdulahi
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A. Agriculture
B. Animal rearing
C. Manufacturing
D. Mining
E. Tourism
The correct answer is option [E]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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56 What symbol does the black shield represent on the Nigerian
coat of arms?
A. Fertile soil
B. Tribute to african heritage
C. Peace and Progress
D. Sovereignty of Nigeria
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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57 Malawi's female President is believed to be the _______ in
Africa.
A. first female to lead a country
B. fourth female to lead a country
C. third female to lead a country
D. second female to lead a country
The correct answer is option [D]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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58 The first female Deputy Governor in Nigeria is ____________.
A. Mrs L. Okunno
B. Sarah Jubril
C. Sarah Adebisi Sosan
D. Dora Akunyili
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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59 On the 11th of March 2013, ______ signed the first charter of the
Commonwealth that details 16 core beliefs adopted by member
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states.
A. The British ambassador
B. The Queen of England
C. The British Prime Minister
D. The Commonwealth Council of elders
The correct answer is option [B]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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60 In September 2012, the President of France was
_____________.
A. Franois Grard Nicolas Hollande
B. Nicolas Sarkozy
C. Jacques Chirac
D. Franois Mitterrand
The correct answer is option [A]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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61 The first black (Nigerian) Mayor of the South London
Borough of Wandsworth was __________.
A. Lola Ayorinde
B. Bolanle Awe
C. Rebecca Ikpe
D. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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62 In February 2013, ______ was the Minister for sports.
A. Comrade Abba Moro
B. Mrs Stella Oduah Ogeimwonyi
C. Alh. Yusuf Suleiman
D. Dr Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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63 Who invented the Micro Wave?
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A. Ralph Teetor
B. Walter Hunt
C. Lonnie Johnson
D. Percy Spencer
E. Robert Hall
The correct answer is option [D] Shortly after the end of World War II, Percy Spencer, already
known as an electronics genius and war hero, was touring one of his laboratories at the
Raytheon Company. He stopped momentarily in front of a magnetron, the power tube that
drives a radar set. Feeling a sudden and strange sensation, Spencer noticed that the chocolate
bar in his pocket had begun to melt.
Spencer, who obtained 120 patents in his lifetime, knew how to apply his curiosity. So he did
what any good inventor would; he went for some popcorn. Spencer didn't feel like a snack, he
asked for unpopped popcorn. Holding the bag of corn next to the magnetron, Spencer watched
as the kernels exploded into puffy white morsels.
From this simple experiment, Spencer and Raytheon developed the microwave oven. The first
microwave oven weighed a hefty 750 pounds and stood five feet, six inches. At first, it was
used exclusively in restaurants, railroad cars and ocean liners; places where large quantities of
food had to be cooked quickly.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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64 In March 2013, the Federal Government granted state
pardon to a former governor of Bayelsa State, known as
_________
A. Timipre Sylva
B. Henry Dickson
C. Goodluck Jonathan
D. Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha
The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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65 The following companies except _______, were fined a
total of 7.3 million dollars by Nigeria's telecom authority
for providing poor services to customers.
A. Bharti Airtel
B. Globacom
C. Starcomms
D. Etisalat
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The correct answer is option [C]
ICT
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66 In February 2013, the Minister for petroleum hailed from
_______ state.
A. Benue
B. Bayelsa
C. Kogi
D. Rivers
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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67 Nigeria experienced military rule for __________ years.
A. 27
B. 14
C. 15
D. 28
E. 29
The correct answer is option [E]
Military rule started 15th Jan. 1966 to 1st Oct. 1976 (13 years, 9 months) &
1st Jan. 1984 to 29th May (15 years, 4 months).
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C. French
D. Indians
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
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70 The richest gold mines in the world are in ____________.
A. Gambia
B. Nigeria
C. South Africa
D. Zaire
E. Brazil
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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71 Muammar Gaddafi, the former official ruler of Libya was
captured alive in Sirte by members of the Libyan National
Liberation Army and then killed by NLA fighters on
__________.
A. November 28, 2010
B. February 8, 2012
C. October 20, 2011
D. December 13, 2011
The correct answer is option [C]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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72 The Nigerian motto is ____________.
A. Unity and Faith
B. Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
C. Justice and Progress
D. Unity and Order
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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74 ______ is the 4th Executive President of Nigeria.
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A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Shenu Shagari
C. Goodluck Jonathan
D. Ernest Shonekan
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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75 The country Nigeria has a total of ___________ senatorial
districts.
A. 109
B. 306
C. 774
D. 255
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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76 In 2008, one of the following persons rejected one of
Nigeria's highest national honours Order of the Federal
Republic (OFR) in protest of the many years of misrule
since Nigeria's independence.
A. Dr. Tunji Braithwaite
B. Femi Falana
C. Chief Gani Fawehinmi
D. Bola Tinubu
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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77 The father of the Yorubas is __________.
A. Ile Ife
B. Awolowo
C. Oduduwa
D. Alafin
E. Kosoko
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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78 _______ is an international treaty that specifies the
privileges of a diplomatic mission that enable diplomats to
perform their function without fear of coercion or
harassment by the host country.
A. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
B. Diplomatic Immunity
C. Diplomatic Law
D. International Law Commission
The correct answer is option [A]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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79 The longest river in West Africa is ______________.
A. River Niger
B. River Benue
C. River Volta
D. River Nile
E. River Ogun
The correct answer is option [A]
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E. House of Parliament
The correct answer is option [E]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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82 In March 2013, which of the following parties was not a part
of the four political parties seeking a merger under the
name APC?
A. All People's Party (APP)
B. All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)
C. Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)
D. Congress of Progressive Change (CPC)
The correct answer is option [A]
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B. Premier
C. Politburo of the Communist Party of China
D. People's Liberation Army
The correct answer is option [B]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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86 _______, a notable Nigerian studied for a Ph.D. degree
from the University of Michigan from 1987 through 1991 but
was denied his degree.
A. Prof. Wole Soyinka
B. Philip Emeagwali
C. Chief Emeka Anyaoku
D. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
The correct answer is option [B] Philip Emeagwali studied for a Ph.D. degree from the
University of Michigan from 1987 through 1991. His thesis was not accepted by a committee
of internal and external examiners and thus he was not awarded the degree. Emeagwali filed a
court challenge, stating that the decision was a violation of his civil rights and that the
university had discriminated against him in several ways because of his race. The court
challenge was dismissed, as was an appeal to the Michigan state Court of Appeals.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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87 In March 2013, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
Countries (OPEC) had a total of ______ member countries.
A. 16
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
The correct answer is option [C]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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88 On the _________, M.K.O. Abiola died in detention.
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The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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89 __________ invented the first mechanical anemometer.
A. Richard G. Drew
B. Leon Battista Alberti
C. Erik Rotheim
D. Dr. Virginia Apgar
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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90 The largest Ocean in the world is _______________.
A. Indian Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean
D. Artic Ocean
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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91 In the early hours of ______, unusual seismic activity was
detected around the Punggye-ri (North Korea) underground
nuclear test site.
A. 13th February 2013
B. 12th February 2013
C. 14th February 2013
D. 15th February 2013
The correct answer is option [B]
WORLD POLITICS AND NEWS
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92 __________ is the busiest sea port in Nigeria.
A. Calabar
B. Warri
C. Lagos
D. Port Harcourt
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E. Bonny
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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93 In March 2013, ______ was the Executive Vice Chairman
of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
A. Fadi Chehad
B. Dr Eugene Juwah
C. Adekunle Adekoya
D. David Meads
The correct answer is option [B]
ICT
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94 Which one of the following persons was a colonial master
of Nigeria that ruled from 1958 - 1960?
A. Sir Donald Cameroon
B. Sir Anthony Richard
C. Sir James Robertson
D. Sir Frederick Lord Lugard
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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95 Who was the first elected president of Nigeria to exercise
full executive powers, after the handover of power by
General Olusegun Obasanjo's Government?
A. Alhaji Shehu Shagari
B. Sir A. Tafawa Balewa
C. General Yakubu Gowon
D. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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96 The longest river in the world is _____________.
A. River Nile
B. River Mississipi
C. River Congo
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D. River Zambezi
E. River Niger
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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96 The longest river in the world is _____________.
A. River Nile
B. River Mississipi
C. River Congo
D. River Zambezi
E. River Niger
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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97 Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in as a re-elected president
of Nigeria on ________.
A. 27th May 2003
B. 29th May 2003
C. 20th May 2002
D. 28th May 2002
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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98 Wheat has gained importance in Nigeria's agriculture as a
result of ________.
A. increased use of fertilizers
B. gradual change in climate
C. increased purchasing power of the citizens
D. introduction of large scale irrigation
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [D]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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99 Which one of the following persons was a colonial master of
Nigeria that ruled from 1948 - 1958?
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A. Sir Donald Cameroon
B. Sir Bernard Bourdilion
C. Sir Hugh Clifford
D. Sir John McPherson
The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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100 In March 2013, ______ was the Minister for Education in
Nigeria.
A. Prof. Oyebuchi Chukwu
B. Prof.Mrs Viola Onwuliri
C. Prof. Mrs Ruqayyatu Rufai
D. Prof. Bart Nnaji
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICS
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3 Onitsha in Anambra State came into being
because of the presence of ____________.
A. River Benue
B. River Ogun
C. Nile River
D. River Niger
E. Volta River
The correct answer is option [D]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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4 Malaysia, Bolivia and Nigeria are noted for the
production of ________.
A. Coal
B. Natural gas
C. Petroleum
D. Tin
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [D]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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5 Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde a popular labour activist and principal secretary to the
Governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomhole was shot and killed by unknown
gunmen on _________.
A. 4th May, 2012
B. 4th October, 2011
C. 4th June, 2012
D. 4th August, 2011
E. 4th May, 2011
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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6 In July 2012, Nigeria fined Shell $5bn over an oil spill which took place the
previous year at an offshore field, known as ______.
A. Agbami oilfield
B. Oloibiri oilfield
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C. Bonga oilfield
D. Okoro oilfield
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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7 In _______, Major Chuwkuemeka Nzeogu led a military coup against the
Nigerian First Republic.
A. January 15, 1966
B. March 7, 1965
C. August 23, 1964
D. November 9, 1967
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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8 The novel "The Burning Grass" was written by
____________.
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Elechi Amadi
D. Cyprian Ekwensi
The correct answer is option [D]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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9 Petroleum is the most widely used source of power
because it _______.
A. is relatively cheap to mine
B. is easily transported
C. yields many types of fuel
D. burns easily
E. All of the above
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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10 The hydro-electric power station in Niger River is located
in __________.
A. Suleja
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B. Onitsha
C. Kainji
D. Warri
E. Port Harcourt
The correct answer is option [C]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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11 The National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos State was
built during the military regime of _________.
A. General Mohammad Buhari
B. General Olusegun Obasanjo
C. General Ibrahim Babangida
D. Alhaji Shehu Shagari
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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12 The expression "Africans in the Diaspora" refers to
___________.
A. Black Americans
B. African-Americans
C. Black Africans
D. African in the different countries of the world
The correct answer is option [D]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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13 The first election in Nigeria was in the year __________.
A. 1912
B. 1914
C. 1923
D. 1920
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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14 In September 2012, 'Rauf Aregbesola' was the Governor
of _______.
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A. Osun State
B. Oyo State
C. Ondo State
D. Ogun State
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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15 Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in as a re-elected president of Nigeria on
________.
A. 27th May 2003
B. 29th May 2003
C. 20th May 2002
D. 28th May 2002
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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16 ________ was the first man to walk on the moon.
A. William B. Bridgeman
B. Neil Armstrong
C. Albert S. Crossfield
D. Joseph A. Walker
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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17 The largest Ocean in the world is _______________.
A. Indian Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean
D. Artic Ocean
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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18 One of the following was the last colonial governor of
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Nigeria;
A. James Robertson
B. Lord Frederick Lugard
C. Sir John McPherson
D. Governor Egerton
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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19 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho is
a Federal University?
A. True
B. False
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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20 What symbol does the black shield represent on the Nigerian coat of
arms?
A. Fertile soil
B. Tribute to african heritage
C. Peace and Progress
D. Sovereignty of Nigeria
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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21 Reasons given by the perpetrators for the kidnap of the Nigerian
Finance Ministers mother on the 9th December 2012 was the Ministers
refusal to ________.
A. allow the emancipation of the Niger Delta
B. resign from office
C. approve 2013 economic budget
D. pay oil subsidy money
The correct answer is option [D]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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22 The first or main oil refinery in Nigeria is in __________.
A. Kaduna
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B. Port Harcourt
C. Aba
D. Abuja
E. Ibadan
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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25 Who was the first elected president of Nigeria to exercise full executive
powers, after the handover of power by General Olusegun Obasanjo's
Government?
A. Alhaji Shehu Shagari
B. Sir A. Tafawa Balewa
C. General Yakubu Gowon
D. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
Choose the correct answer.
26 One of the following women was the second wife of
MKO Abiola. She was assassinated on June 4, 1996
due to her courageous campaign for democracy and the
release of her husband.
A. Salawa Abiola
B. Moremi Abiola
C. Kudirat Abiola
D. Simbiat Abiola
The correct answer is option [C]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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27 The largest Dam in Nigeria is _____________.
A. Kanji Dam
B. Volta Dam
C. Udi Dam
D. Katsina Dam
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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28 Nigeria experienced military rule for __________ years.
A. 27
B. 14
C. 15
D. 28
E. 29
The correct answer is option [E]
Military rule started 15th Jan. 1966 to 1st Oct. 1976 (13 years, 9 months) &
1st Jan. 1984 to 29th May (15 years, 4 months).
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D. Ben Okri
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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32 Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first Prime Minister of
Nigeria.
A. True
B. False
The correct answer is option [B]
Dr.Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria in the year 1963 when Nigeria became a
Republic.
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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33 Chief Abdul-Ganiyu "Gani" Oyesola Fawehinmi, human
and civil rights lawyer, politician and a Senior Advocate of
Nigeria (SAN) died on the ______, aged 71.
A. 5th of September, 2009
B. 13th of July, 2008
C. 8th of August, 2010
D. 30th of May, 2007
The correct answer is option [A]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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34 _______, a notable Nigerian studied for a Ph.D. degree
from the University of Michigan from 1987 through 1991 but
was denied his degree.
A. Prof. Wole Soyinka
B. Philip Emeagwali
C. Chief Emeka Anyaoku
D. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
The correct answer is option [B] Philip Emeagwali studied for a Ph.D. degree from the
University of Michigan from 1987 through 1991. His thesis was not accepted by a committee
of internal and external examiners and thus he was not awarded the degree. Emeagwali filed a
court challenge, stating that the decision was a violation of his civil rights and that the
university had discriminated against him in several ways because of his race. The court
challenge was dismissed, as was an appeal to the Michigan state Court of Appeals.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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35 Steve Jobs the iconic C.E.O. of Apple computers died on
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the _______.
A. th
17 July, 2010
B. 23th December, 2011
C. 9th January, 2012
D. 5th October, 2011
The correct answer is option [D]
ICT
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36 The Governor of Zamfara State, in September 2012, was
____________.
A. Idris Wada
B. Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar
C. Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi
D. Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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37 The first Nigerian first lady to die in office, Mrs. Stella
Obasanjo died on ________.
A. October 23, 2005
B. May 16, 2006
C. August 30, 2007
D. September 9, 2004
The correct answer is option [A]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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38 The Presidential system of government ceased to exist on
the 31st of November 1983.
A. True
B. False
The correct answer is option [B]
It ceased to exist on the 31st of December 1983
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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39 The Nigerian author and environmental activist, Kenule
"Ken" Beeson Saro Wiwa was hanged by the Abacha
military regime on the ________.
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A. 15th of October, 1997
B. 10th of November, 1995
C. 28th of July, 1993
D. 9th of September, 1999
The correct answer is option [B]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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40 The highest mountain in Africa is __________.
A. Mount Everest
B. Mount Kilmanjaro
C. Mount Sinai
D. Mount Olivet
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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41 The organisation set up by the Federal Government to
solve the problem of unemployment is known as
_________.
A. DFRRI
B. MAMSER
C. NEC
D. NDE
E. NNPC
The correct answer is option [D]
NDE - National Directorate for Employment- The National Directorate of Employment (NDE)
was established by the National Directorate of Employment Act1989. Its main objective is to
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design and implement programmes to combat mass unemployment.
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(NITDA).
A. Shina Oyetosho
B. Emmanuel Onyeje
C. Donald Oyeleye
D. Professor Cleopas Angaye
The correct answer is option [D]
ICT
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46 The 1993 Presidential elections between S.D.P and N.R.C.
was annuled by Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria's Miltary ruler
on __________.
A. June 12
B. June 19
C. June 11
D. June 23
The correct answer is option [D]
NIGERIA'S POLITICAL HISTORY
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47 Which one of the following Nigerian writers wrote the novel,
'The Concubine'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Elechi Amadi
C. T. M. Aluko
D. Nnorom Azuonye
The correct answer is option [B]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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48 Who was the inventor of the Nintendo Game Boy?
A. William Higinbotham
B. Ralph H. Baer
C. Nolan Bushnell
D. Gunpei Yokoi
E. Fusajiro Yamauchi
The correct answer is option [D] Gunpei Yokoi was the creator of the Game Boy and Virtual
Boy and worked on Famicom (and NES), the Metroid series, Game Boy Pocket and did
extensive work on the system we know today as the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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