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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q1. Igbo social structure is based on
AMonarchical Rule
BKinship and Lineage System
CIslamic Law
DMilitary Hierarchy
Correct Answer: B
The Igbo social structure is organized around kinship and lineage, determining political, military, economic, and social roles.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q2. In the cosmological history of the Yoruba, Ile-Ife is known as
ACenter of Trade
BCenter of Universe
CCenter of Warfare
DCenter of Agriculture
Correct Answer: B
In Yoruba cosmology, Ile-Ife is considered the center of the universe, where creation began according to their mythology.
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Q3. What was a notable Nigerian-led Christian movement?
ACherubim and Seraphim
BOrunlaism
CChurch Missionary Society
DZikist Movement
Correct Answer: B
Orunlaism was a notable Nigerian-led Christian movement, blending indigenous beliefs with Christianity.
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Q4. What was Nigeria’s GDP contribution in 1957?
A₦10 million
B₦37.8 million
C₦50 million
D₦100 million
Correct Answer: B
In 1957, Nigeria’s GDP contribution was ₦37.8 million, reflecting its economic output before independence.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q5. Fatihatan means
ATwo Fatihah
BTwo Fatihahs
CTwo Fats
DTwo Fatihs
Correct Answer: A
Fatihatan refers to two Fatihah marks (ً), a form of Tanwin indicating an 'an' sound, e.g., كِتَابٌ 'kitābun'.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q6. The Abubakar regime of 8th June 1998 to 29th May 1999 was described as what?
AEconomic revival
BFrom darkness to dawn
CMilitary dominance
DPolitical stagnation
Correct Answer: B
The Abubakar regime (1998–1999) was described as 'from darkness to dawn,' marking a transition from Abacha’s oppressive rule to democracy.
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q7. Key figures that featured prominently during the Reformation period were
AMartin Luther and John Calvin
BMartin Luther and Erasmus
CErasmus and John Calvin
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: D
Martin Luther, Erasmus, and John Calvin were all prominent figures during the Reformation, contributing to religious and intellectual changes.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q8. Nigeria has more than how many ethnic groups?
A100
B150
C250
D300
Correct Answer: C
Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups, with Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa being the largest.
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gst 1 peaceandconflict
Q9. The Maitatsine religious crises in Nigeria occurred between ______.
A1975-1980
B1980-1985
C1985-1990
D1990-1995
Correct Answer: B
The Maitatsine riots (1980-1985) caused significant social disruption in Nigeria.
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Q10. 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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Q11. The Alaafin in the Oyo Kingdom was assisted by which group that also served as a check and balance?
ASarkin Numa
BAku Uka
COyomesi
DCouncil of Twelve
Correct Answer: C
The Oyomesi, a council of nobles, assisted the Alaafin and acted as a check on his power to prevent tyranny.
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Q12. The Egba United Government was established in which year?
A1898
B1900
C1888
D1914
Correct Answer: A
The Egba United Government was established in 1898 as a semi-autonomous administration under British protection, following negotiations with colonial authorities.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q13. Alif belongs to
AHarakat
BShamsiyyah letters
CQamariyyah letters
DNone of the above
Correct Answer: C
Alif (ا) is a Qamariyyah (Moon) letter, as it does not assimilate the 'lam' in the definite article 'al-' (e.g., اليوم 'al-yawm').
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gst 1 libraryandict
Q14. All except one of these are ways through which the library helps to develop reading habits
ALibrary contains a varied and enjoyable collection of reading materials which help children to associate reading with pleasure
BLibrary contains audio-visual materials that can help users to visualize pictures and objects that can enhance their reading habits
CThe abundance of reading materials in the library not only inclines children to reading, but gives them opportunities to practice which makes reading easier
DThe variety of library resources helps to learn how to read different types of materials at different speeds for different purposes
Correct Answer: B
While audio-visual materials can enhance learning, they are not directly related to developing reading habits, which focus on textual engagement.
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gst 1 arabicstudies
Q15. Long vowels are called
AHuruf al-harakat
BMadd
CHuruf al-harakat
DHuruf al-madd
Correct Answer: D
Long vowels in Arabic are called Huruf al-madd, which include Alif, Waw, and Ya when used to elongate sounds.
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Q16. A software that acts as a platform on which other software is installed/run is called
ABackground software
BPlatform software
CBespoke software
DOperating system
Correct Answer: D
An operating system acts as a platform for running other software.
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Q17. A library is defined as a system designed to acquire the following except
AFurniture
BBooks
CJournals
DReference materials
Correct Answer: A
A library acquires books, journals, and reference materials to support its mission. Furniture is not a primary acquisition goal of a library system.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q18. The Aba Women’s Riot occurred in which year?
A1925
B1929
C1935
D1940
Correct Answer: B
The Aba Women’s Riot, a protest against colonial taxation and policies, occurred in 1929 in southeastern Nigeria, led by Igbo women.
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gst 1 nigeriapeopleculture
Q19. The last recorded slave ship from Nigeria left in which year?
A1807
B1854
C1861
D1900
Correct Answer: B
The last recorded slave ship from Nigeria left in 1854, marking the decline of the transatlantic slave trade in the region.
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Q20. 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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