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gst 1 libraryandict
Q1. 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 nigeriapeopleculture
Q2. 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 peaceandconflict
Q3. Who argued that conflict is driven by man’s desire to dominate?
AKenneth Waltz
BHans Morgenthau
CJohn Mearsheimer
DJoseph Nye
Correct Answer: B
Hans Morgenthau, a Realist, argued conflict stems from the desire for power.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q4. The term 'pre-colonial' means what?
ABefore colonial rule
BAfter colonial rule
CDuring colonial rule
DBetween colonial rule
Correct Answer: A
The term 'pre-colonial' refers to the period before colonial rule, encompassing Nigeria’s history before British colonization in the late 19th century.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q5. Most infrastructures, especially roads, are in terrible states due to what reason?
AExcessive funding
BLack of effective maintenance
COveruse by citizens
DNatural disasters
Correct Answer: B
The terrible state of infrastructure, particularly roads, in Nigeria is primarily due to a lack of effective maintenance, leading to deterioration over time.
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Q6. The Izalatil Bidia wa Ikamtu Sunna movement was founded by ______ in 1979.
ASheikh Usman dan Fodio
BSheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi
CSheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky
DSheikh Aminu Kano
Correct Answer: B
Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi founded this Sunni Islamic movement in Nigeria.
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Q7. The famous library of the Assyrian era was that of King
ASennacherib and Ashurbanipal
BSargon and Hammurabi
CDarius the Great and Xerxes
Correct Answer: A
The famous library of the Assyrian era was the Library of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh, established by King Ashurbanipal, with contributions from his father, Sennacherib.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q8. Tax on conquered people in the Hausa states is called
AZakat
BJangali
CJizyah
DKharat
Correct Answer: C
Jizyah was a tax levied on non-Muslims in conquered territories under Islamic rule, including in the Hausa states.
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Q9. Nigeria was re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations in what year?
A1993
B1998
C2000
D2007
Correct Answer: C
Nigeria was re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations in 2000, following its suspension during the Abacha regime.
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Q10. Sarkin Numa in Hausa society is the
AHead of House
BKing of Farmers
CIslamic Judge
DTrade Leader
Correct Answer: B
Sarkin Numa, meaning 'King of Farmers,' was a title for a leader overseeing agricultural activities in Hausa society.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q11. War in international politics is often used to pursue ______.
AEconomic growth
BForeign policy
CCultural dominance
DSocial equality
Correct Answer: B
States use war to achieve foreign policy goals like security or expansion.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q12. Complete communication involves the following components except
ASender
BReceiver
CChannel
DPrinter
Correct Answer: D
Complete communication involves a sender, receiver, message, channel, and feedback. A printer is not a component of the communication process.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q13. Major short vowels comprise
ADommah
BKasrah
CFatihah
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: D
The major short vowels in Arabic are Fatihah (a), Kasrah (i), and Dommah (u), collectively known as Harakat.
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Q14. Sukun has sign
Aa
Bi
Cu
Do
Correct Answer: D
Sukun has the sign (ْ), often represented as a small circle (resembling 'o'), indicating the absence of a vowel.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q15. The word 'library' is derived from a _____ word “______” meaning book
ALatin, Liber
BFrench, Liber
CGreek, Liber
DGerman, Liber
Correct Answer: A
The word 'library' is derived from the Latin word *Liber*, meaning 'book'.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q16. The British conquered Benin in which year?
A1887
B1897
C1987
D1797
Correct Answer: B
The British conquered the Benin Kingdom in 1897 during a punitive expedition, leading to the exile of Oba Ovonramwen and the looting of Benin artifacts.
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Q17. What are the two noticeable factors related to the Gowon regime?
AEconomic Boom and Foreign Policy
BCivil War 1967-1970 and Oil Boom 1970s
CMilitary Rule and Democracy
DEducation Reform and Infrastructure
Correct Answer: B
The Gowon regime was marked by the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) and the oil boom of the 1970s, which significantly shaped the era.
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Q18. The Southern and Northern Protectorates of Nigeria were amalgamated in which year?
A1914
B1913
C1912
D1960
Correct Answer: A
The Southern and Northern Protectorates were amalgamated in 1914 by Lord Lugard, creating a unified Nigeria under British colonial rule.
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Q19. Who defined a librarian as a person with professional training in organizing knowledge and administering a library?
AAhiauzu (2000)
BEncyclopedia World Dictionary (1971)
CDictionary of Library and Information Management (1977)
DOxford Concise English Dictionary (2001)
Correct Answer: A
Ahiauzu (2000) provided this definition of a librarian, emphasizing professional training in library management.
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Q20. A temporary stoppage of work to express a grievance is known as ______.
ALockout
BStrike
CBoycott
DProtest
Correct Answer: B
A strike is a collective work stoppage to protest or demand better conditions.
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