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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q1. Hazards caused by human activities are known as ______.
ANatural hazards
BInduced hazards
CGeological hazards
DClimatic hazards
Correct Answer: B
Induced hazards, like pollution, are caused by human activities.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q2. A consonant with shaddah will be pronounced
AForcefully and lightly
BWith full force
CLightly
DWith little force
Correct Answer: B
A consonant with Shaddah is pronounced with full force, as it doubles the consonant sound, e.g., 'kitฤb' (ูƒูุชู‘ูŽุงุจ).
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Q3. A neutral third party proposing solutions to reach a compromise is characteristic of ______.
AArbitration
BMediation
CAdjudication
DLitigation
Correct Answer: B
Mediation involves a neutral third party facilitating a compromise.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q4. In what year did death visit Shehu Usman Dan Fodiyo?
A1804
B1812
C1817
D1825
Correct Answer: C
Shehu Usman Dan Fodiyo died in 1817, after establishing the Sokoto Caliphate.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q5. How many major religions are practiced in Nigeria?
ATwo
BThree
CFour
DFive
Correct Answer: B
Nigeria practices three major religions: Traditional religion, Islam, and Christianity, reflecting its diverse spiritual landscape.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q6. Carefully planned actions by participating actors are described as ______.
ASpontaneous
BOrganized
CChaotic
DRandom
Correct Answer: B
Organized actions are deliberately planned, often in conflict scenarios.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q7. Sukun sign is put
AUnder consonant
BOn consonant
CUnder or On consonant
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: B
The Sukun sign (ู’) is placed on a consonant to indicate the absence of a vowel, as in 'kitฤb' (ูƒูุชูŽุงุจู’).
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Q8. Consonant โ€˜Yaโ€™ with Dommah will be pronounced as
AYaa
BYayu
CYu
DYa Dommah
Correct Answer: C
The consonant 'Ya' (ูŠ) with Dommah is pronounced as 'Yu' (ูŠู), giving a 'u' sound.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q9. Nigeria has the what highest figure of HIV-infected people globally?
AFirst
BSecond
CThird
DFourth
Correct Answer: C
Nigeria has the third-highest figure of HIV-infected people globally, with approximately 3.5 million cases, following countries like South Africa.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q10. Examples of library resources include
APrinted and non-printed materials
BPrinted and pre-printed materials
CNone of the above
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: A
Library resources include both printed materials (e.g., books) and non-printed materials (e.g., microforms, digital resources).
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q11. Family headship in Igbo society follows the rule of
AMatrilineal Descent
BPrimogeniture
CMeritocracy
DEgalitarianism
Correct Answer: B
Primogeniture, where power passes from father to the eldest son, was the rule for family headship in Igbo society.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q12. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
AMonitor
BKeyboard
CPrinter
DFlash drive
Correct Answer: B
A keyboard is an input device used to input data into a computer. Monitors and printers are output devices, and a flash drive is a storage device.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q13. The word 'library' is derived from which language?
AArabic
BLatin
CAoia
DAmerican
Correct Answer: B
The word 'library' comes from the Latin word 'Liber,' meaning 'book.'
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q14. Consonant โ€˜Wawโ€™ with Fatihatan will be pronounced as
AWawa
BWawan
CWan
DWaa
Correct Answer: C
The consonant 'Waw' (ูˆ) with Fatihatan (double fatihah) is pronounced as 'Wan' (ูˆู‹), indicating tanwin with an 'a' sound followed by 'n'.
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Q15. To elongate a consonant, we may use
AFatihah
BDommah
CAlif
DKasrah
Correct Answer: C
Alif (ุง) is used to elongate a consonant with Fatihah, producing a long 'aa' sound, as in 'baa' (ุจูŽุง).
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q16. Who took over the administration of Nigeria from the Royal Niger Company?
AHerbert Macaulay
BCaptain Lugard
CLadipo Solanke
DFlora Shaw
Correct Answer: B
Captain Frederick Lugard took over the administration of Nigeria from the Royal Niger Company in 1900, leading to formal British colonial rule.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q17. Which dynasty was the longest-lasting ruling dynasty in precolonial West Africa?
AEweka Dynasty
BSaifawa Dynasty
COgiso Dynasty
DAku Uka Dynasty
Correct Answer: B
The Saifawa Dynasty ruled the Kanem-Bornu Empire for over a thousand years, from the 9th to the 19th century, making it the longest-lasting in precolonial West Africa.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q18. The Latin Maxim 'Si vis pacem' refers to ______.
AIf you want peace, prepare for war
BIf you want peace, seek justice
CIf you want peace, promote love
DIf you want peace, avoid conflict
Correct Answer: A
'Si vis pacem, para bellum' translates to 'If you want peace, prepare for war,' emphasizing deterrence.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q19. Encyclopedia resources can be located in which section of the library?
ACirculation
BBindery
CTechnical
DReference
Correct Answer: D
Encyclopedias are reference materials and are located in the reference section.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q20. Religious conflicts historically affected Jerusalem, Constantinople, and led to the dissolution of ______.
ASpain
BItaly
CGreece
DTurkey
Correct Answer: A
The Reconquista in Spain (15th century) involved religious conflict, leading to the expulsion of Jews and Muslims.
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