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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q1. Historically, what has negatively impacted Nigerian culture?
AModern Technology
BColonialism and External Trade
CLocal Governance
DTraditional Religions
Correct Answer: B
Colonialism and external trade introduced changes that sometimes eroded traditional Nigerian cultural practices.
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Q2. The first Ogiso ruler of the Benin Kingdom was
AEweka I
BIgodo (Obagodo)
CTsode
DAchuwo
Correct Answer: B
Igodo, also known as Obagodo, is traditionally recognized as the first Ogiso ruler of the Benin Kingdom.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q3. The concept of original sin suggests conflict is ______ in human society.
AAvoidable
BInevitable
CTemporary
DUncommon
Correct Answer: B
Original sin implies humans are inherently flawed, making conflict inevitable.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q4. A blank page preceding the half-title page is called
APreface
BContents list
CFly page
DFrontispiece
Correct Answer: C
A fly page (or flyleaf) is a blank page at the beginning or end of a book, often preceding the half-title page.
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Q5. The Quranic verse 'Our God and your God is one' (Quran 29:46) establishes the ______.
AUnity and universality of God
BDiversity of worship
CExclusivity of faith
DSeparation of religions
Correct Answer: A
The verse emphasizes monotheistic unity, promoting a universal understanding of God.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q6. Fundamental Rights are contained in which chapter of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria?
AChapter 1
BChapter 2
CChapter 4
DChapter 6
Correct Answer: C
Fundamental Rights, such as the right to life and freedom of expression, are contained in Chapter 4 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q7. Address bus is used by the processor to select a specific memory location within the memory subsystem
ATrue
BFalse
Correct Answer: A
The address bus specifies a memory location for reading or writing data.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q8. The social subsystem represents which aspect of Nigerian people?
APolitical Culture
BSocial Culture
CEconomic Culture
DMaterial Culture
Correct Answer: B
The social subsystem represents the social culture, including kinship, age grades, and community interactions.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q9. The Ironsi government was overthrown on what date?
A15th January 1966
B29th July 1966
C1st August 1966
D1st October 1979
Correct Answer: B
The Ironsi government was overthrown on 29th July 1966, and he was succeeded by Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon on 1st August 1966.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q10. 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 peaceandconflict
Q11. Mediation is noted for being ______.
ASolution-focused for all problems
BUseful for constitutional interpretation
CPrecedent-setting
DConducted in private
Correct Answer: D
Mediation’s private nature ensures confidentiality, encouraging open dialogue.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q12. Lewis Coser defines conflict as a clash of ______ and ______.
AValues and interests
BPower and resources
CIdeologies and beliefs
DTerritories and boundaries
Correct Answer: A
Coser defined conflict as a struggle over values and interests, driving social dynamics.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q13. Qamariyyah letter is
AGhain
BLam
CSin
DSad
Correct Answer: A
Ghain (غ) is a Qamariyyah (Moon) letter, as it does not assimilate the 'lam' in the definite article 'al-' (e.g., الغابة 'al-ghābah').
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Q14. The system where organisms interact with physical elements is the ______.
AEcosystem
BEarth environment
CBiosphere
DAtmosphere
Correct Answer: C
The biosphere is where organisms interact with physical elements like air and water.
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Q15. 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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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q16. Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights include which of the following?
ARight to free speech
BRight to gainful employment, good standard of living, education, shelter
CRight to a clean environment
DRight to vote
Correct Answer: B
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights include rights to gainful employment, a good standard of living, education, and shelter, focusing on well-being.
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Q17. Which crop, along with cocoyam, cassava, and vegetables, was a major crop for the Yoruba?
AMaize
BYam
CMillet
DRice
Correct Answer: B
Yam, along with cocoyam, cassava, and vegetables, was a major crop for the Yoruba, reflecting their agricultural focus.
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Q18. What is described as the hydra-headed monster in all strata of Nigerian society?
APoverty
BCorruption
CIlliteracy
DUnemployment
Correct Answer: B
Corruption is often referred to as a hydra-headed monster in Nigeria, as it permeates all levels of society and hinders development.
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Q19. The Igala political organization was under the leadership of whom?
AAttah
BIgalamela
CEtsu
DGaladima
Correct Answer: A
The Igala political organization was led by the Attah, the traditional ruler of the Igala people.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q20. The second to the last Arabic alphabet is
AHamzah
BHaw
CLamAlif
DYa
Correct Answer: D
The second to the last Arabic alphabet is 'Ya' (ي), followed by Hamzah (ء) in the traditional order.
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