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Q1. Which of the following is not a function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?
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Q2. The upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly of Nigeria is also known as the
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Q3. Cooperation between one country and another can be described as
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Q4. The “right to vote and be voted for” can only be enjoyed by Nigerian citizens who attain the age of
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Q5. A representative of a commonwealth country in another member state is known as a / an.
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Q6. The following are values that promote interpersonal relationship, except
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Q7. The responsibilities of government to its citizens include the following, except
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Q8. Most African countries owed their creation to
Correct Answer: A
Most African countries owe their creation to the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885. During this meeting, European colonial powers partitioned the African continent into different spheres of influence to avoid conflict among themselves. They drew arbitrary boundaries across existing ethnic and linguistic groups without any input from Africans. These colonial borders eventually became the modern boundaries of independent African states, often forcing different ethnic groups into a single nation.
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Q9. The structure of the Nigerian legislature is - in nature
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Q10. The most effective approach towards the elimination of sexually transmitted diseases is by
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Q11. The first executive president of Nigeria is/was
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Q12. One of the aims of citizenship education is to produce students with
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Q13. The symbol for the campaign against AIDs is Ribbon
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Q14. ln 2013, Nigeria celebrated her ______ independence anniversary
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Q15. In democracy, lack of press freedom leads to the denial of freedom of
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Q16. Franchise means right to
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Q17. How many members constitute the lower legislative chamber in Nigeria?
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Q18. How many senators are elected from each state in Nigeria?
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Q19. When was the first HIV/AIDs case reported in Nigeria?
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Q20. Which of the following system of government advocates equitable distribution of wealth?
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Q21. The right of an individual to seek redress in a law court is categorized under
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Q22. The National Youths Service Corps Scheme was established in Nigeria in
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Q23. Which of the following is a legal obligation of a citizen?
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Q24. Which of these is not a system of government?
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Q25. The laws made by the third tier of government in Nigeria are refer to as
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Q26. What does “35% affirmative action” of the present administration stand for? More
Correct Answer: B
The 35% affirmative action refers to the policy aimed at increasing the representation of women in political and public appointments in Nigeria. It demands that at least 35% of all appointive and elective positions in governance, such as cabinet ministers and board members, should be reserved for women. This policy is designed to promote gender equality, empower women, and ensure they are actively involved in the country's decision-making processes.
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Q27. A political party’s programme is known as its
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Q28. How many Senator(s) represent the Federal Capital Territory in the senate?
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Q29. The International Court of Justice is located in
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Q30. The headquarters of United Nations is located in
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Q31. One advantage of Bi-cameral legislature is that it
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Q32. Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is also known as
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Q33. The public service structure of Nigeria is an offshoot of
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Q34. A de-facto authority is mostly associated with
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Q35. The United Nations universal declaration on human rights was proposed in the year
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Q36. Political apathy can be discouraged through the following, except
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Q37. One of the civic responsibilities of a citizen is to obey
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Q38. Which of the following is not a function of political parties?
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Q39. Nigeria is now hundred years since amalgamation which means she has celebrated — anniversary.
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Q40. Which of the following bodies is responsible for defending the country against external aggression? The
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Q41. One of the following is a country as well as a continent.
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Q42. In a parliamentary system of government, the powers of the executive is vested in the office of the
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Q43. One of the major problems facing local government administration in Nigeria is
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Q44. The land contention between Nigeria and Cameroon is called
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Q45. The headquarters of ECOWAS is located in
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Q46. Human rights abuse can be prevented through the following, except
Correct Answer: D
Human rights abuse can be actively prevented through public enlightenment, an independent judiciary, and the activities of human rights groups. In contrast, political apathy or citizens' indifference to their rights allows abuses to go unchecked and unchallenged. Therefore, apathy or lack of awareness does not prevent human rights abuse but rather encourages it, making it the correct exception.
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Q47. The public Service is a branch of the ____ arm of government
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Q48. When the national flag is flown half mask, it is a sign of national
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Q49. One of the ways to ensure a free and fair election is to
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Q50. How many colours are in the traffic light?
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