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gst 1 libraryandict
Q1. All of the following are units of measuring data except
AKilobyte
BMegabyte
CGigabyte
DDatabyte
Correct Answer: D
Kilobyte, Megabyte, and Gigabyte are units of data measurement. 'Databyte' is not a recognized unit.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q2. Tha belongs to
AHarakat
BShamsiyyah letters
CQamariyyah letters
DNone of the above
Correct Answer: B
Tha (ث) is a Shamsiyyah (Sun) letter, as it assimilates the 'lam' in the definite article 'al-' (e.g., الثمرة 'ath-thamara').
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Q3. Double consonants are called
AHuruf al-madd
BHarakat
CShaddah
DShaddah-madd
Correct Answer: C
Double consonants are indicated by Shaddah (ّ), a diacritic that doubles the consonant sound, e.g., 'kitāb' (كِتَّاب).
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q4. The origin of modern nationalism in Nigeria is traceable to which era?
ALate 18th Century
BLate 19th Century
CEarly 20th Century
DMid 20th Century
Correct Answer: B
Modern nationalism in Nigeria began in the late 19th century, spurred by British colonization and the desire for self-governance.
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Q5. A consonant with fatihah can be elongated by using
AWaw
BAlif
CYa
DFatihah
Correct Answer: B
A consonant with fatihah can be elongated using 'Alif' (ا), resulting in a long 'aa' sound, as in 'baa' (بَا).
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q6. The National Conference of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC) was founded by whom?
AHerbert Macaulay
BNnamdi Azikwe
CObafemi Awolowo
DAhmadu Bello
Correct Answer: B
The National Conference of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC) was founded by Nnamdi Azikwe in 1944 to promote nationalist ideals and unity across Nigeria’s ethnic groups.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q7. What does the word 'binary' mean?
AHaving multiple states
BHaving only two states
CHaving a discrete number of states
DPossessing electronics to do only arithmetic
Correct Answer: B
Binary means having only two states, typically 0 and 1 in computing.
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Q8. In the Middle Ages, the center of learning was initially _____, but later shifted to ______ where texts were translated into Arabic
AAthens, Egypt
BDamascus, Baghdad
CRome, Iran
DCairo, Italy
Correct Answer: B
During the Middle Ages, the center of learning was in places like Athens and Rome. Later, during the Islamic Golden Age, it shifted to Damascus and Baghdad, where texts were translated into Arabic.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q9. During the Cold War, balance of power was maintained by ______.
AUSA and China
BUSA and UK
CUSA and USSR
DUSSR and China
Correct Answer: C
The USA and USSR maintained balance through mutual deterrence, particularly via nuclear capabilities.
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Q10. Instructions given to a computer system to execute are otherwise called
AData
BCommandment
CWindows
DWords
Correct Answer: E
Programs are sets of instructions given to a computer.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q11. A forum where students are familiarized with books and all the features of the library is referred to as
ALibrary visit
BLibrary orientation
CDeveloping physical and emotional skills
Correct Answer: B
Library orientation is a program designed to familiarize students with the library's resources, services, and layout.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q12. The Ummah of Islam has an ideology of administration that engenders what?
AConflict and division
BPerfect peace and prosperity
CEconomic decline
DCultural isolation
Correct Answer: B
The Ummah, the Islamic community, promotes an ideology of administration that aims for perfect peace and prosperity through unity and justice.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q13. Denial of human needs can lead to ______.
ACooperation
BConflict
CEconomic growth
DSocial harmony
Correct Answer: B
Denying needs like security or identity can lead to conflict, per Burton’s theory.
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Q14. Who asked if war was a normal condition of man?
AKarl Marx
BBarack Obama
CJohn Locke
DArnold Toynbee
Correct Answer: A
Karl Marx explored whether conflict, including war, is inherent to human society.
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Q15. International anarchy as a cause of conflict is described by ______.
ALiberalism
BRealism
CConstructivism
DMarxism
Correct Answer: B
Realists argue that the lack of a central authority leads to conflict.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q16. Which of the following is not an example of an operating system?
AWindows XP
BWindows Vista
CWindows 7
DWindow Lion
Correct Answer: D
Windows XP, Vista, and 7 are operating systems by Microsoft. 'Window Lion' is not a real operating system (likely a confusion with Mac OS X Lion).
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q17. What is the likely university for this course?
AUniversity of Lagos
BHarvard University
COxford University
DUniversity of Ghana
Correct Answer: A
The University of Lagos, a prominent Nigerian institution, is a likely university offering a History of Nigeria course.
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Q18. The administration of the Caliphate was divided between whom?
AUthman and his wife
BAbdullahi and Mohammed
CYunfa and Shehu
DBasorun and Oyomesi
Correct Answer: B
The Sokoto Caliphate’s administration was divided between Uthman Dan Fodiyo’s brother Abdullahi and his son Mohammed Bello.
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Q19. The Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact was signed in which year?
A1952
B1960
C1958
D1963
Correct Answer: B
The Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact was signed in 1960, shortly after Nigeria’s independence, to ensure military cooperation with Britain, though it was later abrogated in 1962.
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Q20. Which of the following is not a computer peripheral?
AThe CPU
BThe flash drive
CThe mouse
DThe keyboard
Correct Answer: A
Peripherals are external devices like the mouse, keyboard, and flash drive. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is a core component of the computer, not a peripheral.
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