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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q1. Which of the following enjoyed the longest military reign in Nigeria?
AIbrahim Babangida
BSani Abacha
COlusegun Obasanjo
DYakubu Gowon
Correct Answer: D
Yakubu Gowon had the longest military reign in Nigeria, from 1966 to 1975 (9 years), compared to Ibrahim Babangida (1985-1993, 8 years) and others.
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Q2. Islam came to Nigeria in which century?
A9th Century
B10th Century
C11th Century
D12th Century
Correct Answer: C
Islam came to Nigeria in the 11th century, primarily through trade routes in the northern regions like Kanem-Bornu.
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Q3. The pre-colonial economy of the Tiv was primarily based on what?
AFarming
BMetal work
CHunting
DAgriculture
Correct Answer: D
The pre-colonial Tiv economy was primarily based on agriculture, including farming, animal husbandry, and trade, as their main livelihood.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q4. Which of the following would not typically occur during data processing?
AMerging
BRouting
CSorting
DValidation
Correct Answer: B
Data processing involves merging, sorting, and validation. Routing is related to networking, not data processing.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q5. The biblical passage from Romans 14:10-11 manifests ______.
AVariety in worship direction
BVariety of religious summons
CSummons of dialogue
DUniversality of prophethood
Correct Answer: B
The passage emphasizes a universal call to worship, reflecting diverse religious summons.
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Q6. Students are mainly allowed to ____ in the library
AEat
BMake noise
CRead
DMake calls
Correct Answer: C
Libraries are primarily for reading and studying. Eating, making noise, and making calls are generally prohibited.
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Q7. What were the two opposing power blocs after Nigeria was admitted to the international system in 1960?
AUSA and China
BNATO and USSR
CEU and African Union
DBritain and France
Correct Answer: B
During the Cold War, NATO (led by the USA) and the USSR were the two opposing power blocs when Nigeria joined the international system in 1960.
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Q8. A computerized form of a catalogue is known as
ASLAM
BMARC
CASUG
DOPAC
Correct Answer: D
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is a computerized catalogue for searching library materials.
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Q9. The iPad is an example of a
AComputer
BCharger
CMobile phone
DGame console
Correct Answer: A
The iPad is a tablet computer developed by Apple, used for computing tasks like browsing and productivity.
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Q10. Islam was first introduced to Hausaland in which century?
A14th Century
B12th Century
C13th Century
D11th Century
Correct Answer: D
Islam was first introduced to Hausaland in the 11th century through trade routes, particularly in the Kanem-Bornu region.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q11. Consonant Hamzah with Fatihah will be pronounced as
AYa
BAlif
CWaw
DYa, Alif and Waw
Correct Answer: B
Hamzah (ء) with Fatihah is typically pronounced with an Alif as 'Aa' (أَ), giving an 'a' sound.
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Q12. The Action Group (AG) was a political party popular only in which region?
ANorthern Region
BEastern Region
CWestern Region
DMiddle Belt
Correct Answer: C
The Action Group, led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was a political party primarily popular in the Western Region of Nigeria during the First Republic.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q13. Konrad Lorenz is associated with which concept in conflict studies?
ANature of state
BInnate aggression
CCultural determinism
DEconomic competition
Correct Answer: B
Lorenz, an ethologist, linked innate aggression to human conflict behavior.
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Q14. One reason for education in our society is to address what characteristic of a young child?
ACuriosity
BPersistence
CShyness
DAggressiveness
Correct Answer: B
Education addresses a young child’s persistence by channeling their energy into learning and growth, though often interpreted as curiosity or determination.
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Q15. What is the quantitative increase in national income called?
AEconomic Growth
BEconomic Development
CLife Sustenance
DSelf-Esteem
Correct Answer: A
Economic growth refers to the quantitative increase in national income, often measured by GDP.
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Q16. What is the name of this course?
AHistory of Nigeria
BCultural Studies
CPolitical Science
DSociology
Correct Answer: A
The course, based on the questions about Nigeria’s historical, political, and cultural development, is likely 'History of Nigeria.'
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q17. All except ____ is a type of library catalogue
AAuthor/Title
BClassification catalogue
CDictionary Catalogue
DSubject catalogue
Correct Answer: B
Author/Title, Dictionary, and Subject catalogues are types of library catalogues. 'Classification catalogue' is not a standard term.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q18. Vowels in Arabic are divided into
A2
B3
C14
D28
Correct Answer: B
Vowels in Arabic are divided into three main types: short vowels (Fatihah, Kasrah, Dommah) and their long counterparts (Alif, Ya, Waw), often grouped as three categories.
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Q19. The Benin political organization was centered on
AFishing and Trade
BAgriculture, Crafts Industries, and Trade
CMining and Warfare
DHunting and Gathering
Correct Answer: B
The Benin Kingdom’s political organization supported an economy centered on agriculture, crafts (like bronze work), and trade.
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Q20. The NDA and ECN were merged to form NEPA in which year?
A1960
B1971
C1975
D1980
Correct Answer: B
The Nigerian Dams Authority (NDA) and the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria (ECN) were merged in 1971 to form the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA).
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