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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q1. Which of the following is true of Sukun?
ASukun is strong
BSukun is pronounced lightly
CSukun is stronger than Fatihah
DSukun is not relevant in Arabic
Correct Answer: B
Sukun is pronounced lightly as it indicates the absence of a vowel, stopping the sound after a consonant, e.g., 'kitāb' (كِتَابْ).
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q2. 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 nigeriapeopleculture
Q3. The type of education that focuses on the development of a child mentally, socially, physically, and morally is called what?
AFormal Education
BTraditional Education
CVocational Education
DReligious Education
Correct Answer: B
Traditional Education in Nigeria focuses on holistic development—mentally, socially, physically, and morally—through community-based learning.
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Q4. Gowon played a leading role in the formation of ECOWAS on what date?
A28th May 1975
B29th July 1975
C1st October 1979
D31st December 1983
Correct Answer: A
Gowon played a key role in forming the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on 28th May 1975 to promote regional integration.
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Q5. School libraries are mostly found in
AUniversities
BPolytechnics
CResearch Institutes
DPrimary and Secondary Schools
Correct Answer: D
School libraries are typically found in primary and secondary schools to support the educational needs of younger students.
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Q6. The highest political office holder in the Kanem-Bornu Empire was called what?
AMai
BMoi
CMau
DMagira
Correct Answer: A
The highest political office holder in the Kanem-Bornu Empire was the Mai, the title for the king.
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Q7. What is the 2’s complement of the binary number 1010?
A0101
B0110
C1011
D1100
Correct Answer: B
The 2’s complement of 1010 is found by inverting the bits (0101) and adding 1, resulting in 0110.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q8. Who supported MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA respectively in the Angolan Crisis of 1975?
AUSA, USSR, China
BNigeria and the East, the West, South Africa
CBritain, France, Germany
DECOWAS, NATO, USSR
Correct Answer: B
In the Angolan Crisis of 1975, Nigeria and the East (USSR) supported MPLA, the West (USA) supported FNLA, and South Africa supported UNITA.
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Q9. The following are examples of academic libraries except
AAdekunle Ajasin University Library
BOndo State Library Board
CRufus Giwa Polytechnic Library
DAdeyemi College of Education Library
Correct Answer: B
Academic libraries are attached to higher education institutions like universities and polytechnics. Ondo State Library Board is a public library, not an academic one.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q10. In 1812, the administration of the Sokoto Caliphate was divided into how many sections?
AThree
BSix
CFour
DTwo
Correct Answer: D
In 1812, the Sokoto Caliphate’s administration was divided into two sections—the Eastern and Western Emirates—to facilitate governance after the death of Usman dan Fodio.
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Q11. The Royal Charter, granting authority to the Royal Niger Company, was secured in which year?
A1851
B1861
C1886
D1900
Correct Answer: C
The Royal Charter, granting the Royal Niger Company authority to administer parts of Nigeria, was secured in 1886.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q12. Kasratan means
ATwo Kasrs
BTwo Kasrahs
CTwo Kasras
DTwo Kosrahs
Correct Answer: B
Kasratan refers to two Kasrah marks (ٍ), a form of Tanwin indicating an 'in' sound, e.g., كِتَابٍ 'kitābin'.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q13. Programs to reduce interpersonal aggression should focus on ______ in the family.
AEconomic stability
BEarly life
CEducational attainment
DCultural norms
Correct Answer: B
Early life interventions shape behavior patterns, reducing aggression.
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Q14. Books came to Rome after the defeat of which regions, brought by soldiers as loot of war?
ATarjer
BTarab and Mesopotamia
CAlexandria
DTarsus and Macedonia
Correct Answer: D
Books came to Rome after the defeat of regions like Tarsus and Macedonia during Roman conquests, brought back as war loot.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q15. The United Baptist Church broke away from the Anglican Church in which year?
A1888
B1891
C1900
D1910
Correct Answer: B
The United Baptist Church broke away from the Anglican Church in 1891, as part of a movement toward indigenous Christian leadership.
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Q16. Tax on land in the Hausa states is called
AKharat
BJangali
CZakat
DJizyah
Correct Answer: A
Kharat was a tax imposed on land in the Hausa states, supporting the pre-colonial economic structure.
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Q17. The library concept was revolutionized during which period?
AMiddle Ages
BMuslim world
CRenaissance
DReformation
Correct Answer: C
The library concept was revolutionized during the Renaissance (14th-17th centuries) with the invention of the printing press, leading to increased book production and library growth.
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Q18. 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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Q19. The first university library in Nigeria is
AUniversity of Ibadan Library
BUniversity of Lagos Library
CAhmadu Bello University Library
DAAUA Library
Correct Answer: A
The University of Ibadan Library, established in 1948, is recognized as the first university library in Nigeria.
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Q20. The Efik Dictionary was published in which year?
A1875
B1874
C1841
D1891
Correct Answer: B
The Efik Dictionary was published in 1874 by Hugh Goldie, a missionary, to document the Efik language spoken in the Calabar region.
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