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gst 1 libraryandict
Q1. The acronym ICT means
AInformation and Control Technology
BIndustrial and Career Technology
CInformation and Communication Technology
DIndustrial and Control Technology
Correct Answer: C
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q2. Who was the first military head of state in Nigeria?
AMurtala Mohammed
BKaduna Nzeogwu
CYakubu Gowon
DAguiyi Ironsi
Correct Answer: D
Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi became Nigeria’s first military head of state after the coup on January 15, 1966. Kaduna Nzeogwu led the coup but did not assume power.
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Q3. The pioneer head of the library school at the University of Ibadan was
AJohn Harris
BKenneth Dike
CElliot
DAristotle
Correct Answer: A
John Harris was the pioneer head of the library school at the University of Ibadan, established in 1959.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q4. How many major sources of conflict are typically identified?
ATwo
BThree
CFour
DFive
Correct Answer: B
Common sources include interests, values, and structural issues, typically three.
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Q5. The benchmark right which no municipal or national law may fall below is what?
AEconomic Rights
BHuman Rights
CCultural Rights
DEnvironmental Rights
Correct Answer: B
Human Rights are the benchmark rights that no municipal or national law should fall below, ensuring universal standards of dignity.
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Q6. The Oyo Kingdom emerged as the most powerful in Yoruba land in which year?
A1600
B1700
C1800
D1900
Correct Answer: C
The Oyo Kingdom became the most powerful Yoruba state by around 1800, before its decline in the 19th century.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q7. Which type of information materials are not meant to be read from cover to cover?
ATextbook
BReference materials
CNon-reference materials
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: B
Reference materials, like dictionaries and encyclopedias, are designed for quick lookup, not for cover-to-cover reading.
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Q8. The Kanem-Bornu Empire reached its peak under which ruler?
AMai Idris Alooma
BMai Dunama
CEl Kanemi
DMai Umar
Correct Answer: A
The Kanem-Bornu Empire reached its peak under Mai Idris Alooma in the 16th century, known for military conquests and administrative reforms.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q9. An operating system is an example of
ASoftware
BHardware
CInput devices
DOutput devices
Correct Answer: A
An operating system, like Windows or Linux, is a type of software that manages computer hardware and provides services for applications.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q10. Consonant ‘Waw’ with Fatihah will be elongated with
AYa
BAlif
CWaw
DYa, Alif and Waw
Correct Answer: B
The consonant 'Waw' (و) with Fatihah can be elongated with Alif, pronounced as 'Waa' (وَا), giving a long 'aa' sound.
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Q11. 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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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q12. Nigeria’s external relations underwent what during the Abacha regime?
AEconomic growth
BDarkest moment
CRegional dominance
DInternational acclaim
Correct Answer: B
Under the Abacha regime, Nigeria’s external relations faced its darkest moment due to human rights abuses and international isolation.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q13. Hamzah belongs to
AQamariyyah
BShamsiyyah
CHarakat
DNone of the above
Correct Answer: A
Hamzah (ء) is a Qamariyyah (Moon) letter, as it does not assimilate the 'lam' in the definite article 'al-' (e.g., الأمل 'al-amal').
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q14. Academic libraries are libraries established and attached to
APrimary schools
BResearch institutes
CHigher institutions of learning
DSecondary schools
Correct Answer: C
Academic libraries are attached to higher institutions of learning, such as universities and colleges.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q15. The First Republic in Nigeria lasted between which years?
A1960 and 1966
B1960 and 1963
C1963 and 1966
D1966 and 1969
Correct Answer: A
The First Republic in Nigeria lasted from 1960 (independence) to 1966, when it was terminated by the first military coup.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q16. 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
Q17. The British invaded Arochukwu between which years?
A1890-1891
B1901-1902
C1910-1911
D1920-1921
Correct Answer: B
The British invaded Arochukwu between 1901 and 1902, targeting the Arochukwu oracle during the Aro Expedition.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q18. A consonant with kasrah can be elongated by using
AWaw
BAlif
CYa
DKasrah
Correct Answer: C
A consonant with kasrah can be elongated using 'Ya' (ي), resulting in a long 'ee' sound, as in 'bee' (بِي).
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q19. One of the importance of learning Arabic Language in Nigeria is that
AIt can be used as supplications
BIt is a course of study in higher institution
CIt is written from right side to left side
DNone of the above
Correct Answer: A
Learning Arabic in Nigeria is important for supplications, as it is the language of Islamic prayers and the Qur'an.
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Q20. More than how many Egba settlements were destroyed in the early years of the Yoruba inter-state wars?
A250
B172
C180
D150
Correct Answer: D
More than 150 Egba settlements were destroyed in the early years of the Yoruba inter-state wars, particularly during conflicts with Ibadan in the 19th century.
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