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PAPER I A. Civil B. Economic C. Military D. Political
MULTIPLE CHOICE E. Social.
11. Who was the Head of State who states were created in
1. Only one of the following is NOT a negative value. 1996? General
A. Corruption A. Abdulsalam Abubakar
B. Drug abuse B. Ibrahim B. Babangida
C. Examination malpractice C. Muhammadu Buhari
D. Obedience D. Muhammed Sani Abacha
E. Vandalism E. Olusegun Obasanjo
2. A good citizen should stand at attention whenever the 12. What is the name of the white lady who gave Nigeria her
national is being sang. name?
A. anthem B. pledge A. Flora Lugard
C. music D. Muslim’s song B. Flora Shaw
E. Christian’s song C. Flora Show
3. What is the full meaning of UDHR? D. Florence Shaw
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights E. Mrs. Lugard.
B. Universal Deformation of Human Rights 13. Who led the 1967-70 Biafran war? It was
C. Universal Defence of Human Rights A. Chief Chukwumeka Odumegu Ojukwu
D. Universal Definition of Human Rights B. Chief C. C. Onoh
E. Universal Documentation of Human Rights C. Dr, Alex Ekwueme
4. Who is the National Chairman of the Independent D. Nnamdi Azikwe
National Electoral Commission? Professor E. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
A. Attahiru M. Jega 14. Where is the hometown of President Goodluck
B. E. C. Amucheazi Jonathan?
C Humphrey Nwosu A.Brass
D. Ime Ewa B. Nimbe
E Maurice lwu. C. Oloibiri
5. Which of the Nigerian cities is referred to as “the city D. Otueke
where no one is a stranger”? E. Yenogoa.
A. Aba 15. Who established the first Political Party in Nigeria?
B. Abuja A. Ahmadu Bello
C. Lagos B. Ernest Shonekan
D. Onitsha C. Herbert Macauley
E. Yenagoa D. Nnarndi Azikwe
6. The law enforcement agencies include the following, E. Obafemi Awolowo.
EXCEPT. 16. Election is the process through which people
A. Army their leaders.
B. ICPC A. choose B. impose
C. Militant C. manipulate D. prevent
D. NDLEA E. smuggle
E. Police 17. At what age is one qualified to vote in an electron in
7. What is the full meaning of SSS? Nigeria?
A Source of State Security A. Sixteen B. Eighteen C. Twenty
B State Safety Security D. Twenty five E. Thirty.
C State Security Service 18. The National Party of Nigeria existed during the republic.
D. State Securities Service A. first B. second C. third
E. State Self-employment Security. D. fourth E. fifth.
8. Nigeria became a republic of twelve (12) states in 19. One of these is NOT a feature of the Nigerian
A.1960 B.1963 C. 1966 constitution.
D. 1967 E. 1968 A. Customs and traditions
9. One of these is NOT an objective of population census. B. Distribution of powers.
It C. Preamble
A. determines population size D. Procedure for amendment
B. reveals available man power E. Rights of citizens.
C. reveals the number of aliens 20. Which of the following organs of government is
D. is used to asses standard of hiring responsible for interpreting the law?
E. is used by the government for the allocation of A. Barristers B. Executive C. Judiciary
resources. D. Legislature E. Party organs.
10. The following are the types of Human rights, EXCEPT.
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21. When the process of amending a constitution is difficult, D. obedient to the law
it is said to be E. payment of taxes, rates and dues.
A. Confederal B. Flexible C. Rigid 33. The was established in 1973 to foster National
D. Unwritten E. Written. unity.
22. The represents dignity on the Nigerian coat of arms. A. National Youth Service Corps
A. black shield B. flower C. red eagle D. silver B. Political parties
E. white horse. C. Red Cross Society
23. Nigeria operates a constitution. D. Road safety
A. confederal B. federal C. flexible E. W.A.l. Brigade.
D. monarchy E. unitary. 34. Resources are the things we need for the production
24. The Nigerian Nat5nal ID card was introduced of and services.
A. 1998 B. 1999 C. 2001 A. animals B. architects
D. 2002 E. 2003. C. building D. goods
25. The minimum educational qualification for a Nigerian E. skills.
wishing to contest for an election is 35. The following are qualities of a good citizen, EXCEPT.
A. First School Leaving Certificate A Hard work B. Partiality C. Loyalty
B. Secondary School Leaving Certificate D. Patrictism E. Punctuality.
C. National Certificate in Education 36. Bicameralism refers to
D. Polytechnic Diploma A. one chamber legislature
E. University Degree. B. two chamber legislature
26. A person automatically becomes the citizen of a country C. three chamber legislature
by D. the upper chamber legislature
A. Age B. Birth C. Honour E. legislature in all sovereign states.
D. marriage E. naturalisation 37. One of these is NOT a type of constitution.
27. The Nigerian 1979 Constitution is an example of A. Federal B. Judiciary C. Unitary
A. confederal constitution D. Unwritten E. Written.
B. flexible constitution 38. Which of the following is NOT a good value?
C. unitary constitution A. Honesty B. Discipline C. Integrity
D. unwritten constitution D. Cheating E. Punctuality
E. written constitution. 39. The following are self-employment, EXCEPT
28. In the parliamentary system of government, the head of A. carpentry B. fashion designing
government is known as C. printing D. tailoring
A. Cabinet Minister E. Civil service
B. Director-General 40. The following are the duties and obligations of a citizen,
C Executive President EXCEPT
D. Governor-General A. loyalty to constituted authority
E. Prime minister. B. loyalty to other countries
29. The principle of separation of powers implies that the C. loyalty to the nation
three main organs of government work D. obedience to the laws
A. single handedly E. voting during elections
B. independently but cooperatively 41. The Nigerian national motto is
C against one another A. Peace and progress
D. independently and reluctantly B. Unity and faith
E. reluctantly and gradually. C. Unity and love
30. The essence of the constitution is to D. Unity faith and pride
A. encourage military rule in Nigeria E. Unity and progress.
B. ensure tyranny 42. The following are functions of a good leader, EXCEPT
C. oppression of the masses A. defending his group
D. safeguard the right and freedom of the citizen of the B. initiating actions for members of his group
country C. loyalty to his group
E. suppress the miniority party. D. misleading members of his group
31. One of the following factors that promotes good values E. protecting the interest of his group
is 43. Which one among the following is considered the MOST
A. good leadership important? Right to
B. illiteracy A. tree express
C. infidelity B. free movement C. life
D. stealing D. own properly
E. unfaithfulness. E. vote and be voted for
32. The following are responsibilities of a good citizen, 44. The Nigerian lower legislative chambers has
EXCEPT. members
A. attending church/mosque daily A. 316 B. 360 C. 366 D. 368 E. 370
B. destroying government properties 45. Who was the Nigerian president without executive
C. loyalty to the country powers?
A. Alh Shehu Aliyu Shagari D. military law

B. Alh. Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua E. order.
C. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo 58. Government defends the state against external attacks
D. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan through the use of
E. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe A. armed forces
46. Sokoto is very important in the history of Northern B. civil defence
Nigeria because C. diplomatic ties
A. Alh. Ahmadu Bellow came from there D. Minister of defence
B. Alh. Shehu Shagari also came from there E. Police force.
C. It is the seat of the caliphate 59. The Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) was
D. It produces hides and skin established in the year
E. It was the headquarters of former North Western A. 1978 B. 1988 C. 1989 D. 1990 E. 1992.
state 60. All the following are examples of values, EXCEPT.
47. The people that fought for the independence of Nigeria A. Iaziness
are called B. discipline
A. Advocates B. Agitators C. hardwork
C. Nationalists D . Politicians E. Strugglers. D. commitment
48. The most populous black nation on earth is E. integrity.
A. Ghana B. Niger C. Nigeria D. Sudan
E. South Africa.
49. Which of the following is NOT a national symbol? PAPER II
A. Aso rock MULTIPLE CHOICE
B. National anthem
C. National flag 1. The term ‘citizenship’ simply means a/an
D. National pledge A. Member of a given community or club
E. The constitution. B. Member of a given community, country or state
50. The highest court in Nigeria is the C. Legal process of being a member of given state
A. Court of appeal D. Permanent member of a given club
B. Federal high court E. Illegal member of a given state.
C. Industrial arbitration court 2. Citizens are expected to obey the rules and regulations
D. Supreme court as contained in the
E. Tribunal court. A. constitution
51. One of the following organisations is NOT voluntary. B. judiciary
A. Boys brigade B. Boys scout C. Girls guide C. law books
D. Police E. Vigilantee. D. national Assembly
52. The first political party in Nigeria was the E. Supreme Court.
A. AG B. NCNC C. NNDC 3. The quality of being honest and morally upright is called
D. NNDP E. NPC. A. contentment
53. Chief MKO Abiola contested the 1993 presidential B. courage
election on the platform of C. discipline
A. ACN B. CPC C. NRC D. PDP E. SDP D. independence
54. In the first republic, Nigeria practised system of E. integrity.
government. 4. Government of the people, for the people and by the
A. federal B. monarchy people qualifies one of the following.
C. oligarchy D. parliamentary A. Administration
E. presidential. B. Democracy
55. General Olusegun Obasanjo became military Head of C. Military intervention in politics
State after the death of General D. Monarhy
A. Aguiyi Ironsi E. Oligarchy.
B. Muhammadu Buhari 5. All these are examples of value, EXCEPT
C. Murtala R. Muhammed A. commitment B. discipline C. fraud D. honesty
D. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma E. integrity.
E. Yakubu Gowon. 6. The following factors promote good values, EXCEPT.
56. One major problem facing the continent of Africa is A. consistency B. fighting C. integrity
A. bad leadership D. tolerance E. trust.
B. bombing 7. Standards, rules and criteria that influence and
C. debt burden determine how individuals behave in the society are
D. election called
E. lack of followership. A. attitude B. customs C. liberty
57. Laws made by any military government is called a/an D. right E. values.
A. act 8. A condition in which one has nothing to do in order to
B. decree earn a living is referred to as
C. law-in-council A. employment
B. poverty eradication A. customary practice

C. self-employment B. duties and obligations
D. unemployment C. national assignment
E. vocational training centre. D. parental care
9. Which state in Nigeria prides itself with the slogan Land E. moral life.
of Equity? 20. When people express their views on matters that
A. Akwa-lborn B. Bauchi C. Ebonyi concern their government, it is referred to as
D. Kebbi E. Kwara. A. human right violation
10. The following are causes of social problems in the B. peaceful assembly
society, EXCEPT. C. public complain
A. cultism B. drug abuse C. education D. public opinion
D. illiteracy E. poverty. E. supporting government policies.
11. National poverty eradication programme was 21. Payment of taxes is one of the of a citizen.
established by the Federal government in the year A. civic responsibility
A. 1999 B. 2000 C. 2001 D.2002 B. economic right
E.2003. C. obligation
12. All the following are attributes of self-reliance EXCEPT it D. political
A. enhances cooperation E. social right.
B. promotes independence 22. The feeling of love one has towards his/her country is
C. promotes self Confidence known as
D. helps the development the society A. awareness
E. encourages misunderstanding between people with B. consciousness
similar talent. C. identity
13. Which among the following states does NOT share D. patriotism
border with FCT Abuja? E. togetherness.
A. Kaduna B. Kogi C. Nasarawa D. Niger 23. Who was the last British Governor – General of Nigeria?
E. Plateau. Sir
14. The following are objective of Cooperation, EXCEPT. A. Donald Cameron
A. desire to achieve common goals B. Hugh Clifford
B. need for harmony and peace C. James Robertson
C. need for self-fulfilment D. John Macpherson
D. sense of belonging E. Lord Lugard
E. desire for national distintegration 24. 15th January, 1966 is significant in the history of Nigeria
15. Which among the following is NOT an internal factor that because
constitutes threats to internal peace and security? A. Nigeria became an independent nation.
A. Boundary disputes B. Nigeria became a federation of 30 states.
B. Ethno- religious crises C. Nigeria became a Republic.
C. Political and electioneering conflicts D. Slave trade was abolished.
D. Political awareness E. Military intervened in the political affairs of the
E. Socio-economic agitations. country.
16. Which of the following is NOT part and parcel of 25. The longest river in Africa is river
maintaining national security? A. Benue B. Niger C. Nile
A. Military B. Police C. Para-military D. Congo E. Rima.
D. State security service 26. Poor attitude to work can lead to all of the following,
E. Union of road transport workers EXCEPT.
17. In order to maintain national security in the country, A. declined productivity
people are expected to perform the following functions, B. indiscipline
EXCEPT. C. inefficiency
A. avoiding being a saboteur D. low morals
B. being law-abiding E. recognition
C. being patriotic 27. All the following are negative bahaviours in the society,
D. being vigilant EXCEPT
E. indulging in committing crimes A. destructive criticism
18. All the following are problems associated with population B. dishonesty
census in Nigeria, EXCEPT. C. disregard for time
A. adequate and qualified personnels D. excessive love for money
B. lack of cooperation from the people E. high morale.
C. poor funding 28. Which of the following is NOT relevant to the right
D. poor planning attitude to work?
E. inaccessibility of some rural areas. A. Consistency in performance
19. Absence of peace, loss of confidence and lack of B. Discipline
patriotism are the consequences of failure of the citizens C. Honesty and transparency
to perform their to the community. D. Intolerance
E. Punctuality and regularity 42. A group of people who are united under a single
29. The collective effort to achieve something for the benefit government and share many things in common is called
of all is called A. armed forces B. common territory C. economic life
A. attitude B. belief C. customs D. nation E. political system
D. cooperation E. duties 43. Who was the first senate president in Nigeria?
30. A legally recognised claim of an individual as a citizen A. Chuba Okadigbo
can be referred to as B. Evans Enweren
A. harmony B. instability C. rights D. lawlessness C. Joseph Wayas
E. sabotage. D. Nnamdi Azikwe
31. Good values bring about all the following, EXCEPT E. Nwafor Orizu
A. cooperation B. harmony C. respect 44. The cooperation between one country and another s
D. peace E. war called
32. Values can be manifested through the factors. A. Bilateral cooperation
A. individual and social B. External cooperation
B. national and international C. Internal cooperation
C. primary and secondary D. Unilateral cooperation
D. school and peer group E. Multilateral cooperation.
E. urban and rural 45. The abuse of human rights can be prevented through
33. Which of the following is NOT an importance of value? me following, EXCEPT.
A. Amicable B. Cooperation A. constitutional means
C. Harmony D. Unity B. court of law
E. Dishonesty C. mass media
34. How many colours are in a traffic light? D. public complaint commission
A.2 B.3 C.5 D.6 E.7 E. protest
35. The green colour in the traffic light indicates 46. The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil
A. go B. get ready C. slow down D. stop servants are the responsibilities of the
E. speed limit A. civil service union
36. Bend signs are to inform road users that they are B. civil service commission
approaching C. civil service institute
A. long road D. public service commission
B. road ahead closed E. judicial service commission
C. pedestrian 47. A political party’s programme is known as its
D. sharp corners A. constitution
E. speed limit. B. document
37. Which of the following is NOT a way of preventing C. decision
accident in the school’? D. manifestoes
A. Avoiding exposed electric wires E. propangada
B. Avoiding playing with dangerous objects 48. Power is transformed into authority through
C. Fighting each other A. force B. influence C. legitimacy D. prayers
D. Keeping the school environment free from dangerous E. propangada.
materials 49. The following are ethnic groups that make Nigeria a
E. Removing any harmful objects from the ground. nation, EXCEPT.
38. Lack of proper maintenance of vehicle can cause A. Hausa B. Igbo C. Kanuri D. Kumasi
A. accident E. Yoruba.
B. drunkenness 50. Franchise means, the
C. doziness on the road A. ability to conduct election
D. reckless driving B. act of committing atrocities during election
E. over-speeding C. right to conduct election
39. A sign on the road showing the diversion is called D. right to vote in an election
A. bus stop B. caution C. give way E. right to talk in the public.
D. road demarcation E. zebra crossing 51. NEEDS is an acronym for
40. The ability to do certain things without relying on others A. Nigeria Educational Development Services
is referred to as B. National Economic Empowerment Development
A. duties B. right C. skills C. Nigeria Educational Economic Development Studies
D. self-reliance E. talent D. Nigeria Educational Endowment Devices
41. The attributes of cooperation include the following. E. National Powerment and educational Studies
EXCEPT. 52. The National Council for Nigeria and the Cameroon
A. can rig for one another (NCNC) was formed in
B. helping one another A. 1923 B.1925 C.1936 D.1944 E.1951
C. cheating one another 53. The following are functions of traditional rulers in the
D. sharing idea, views or opinions pre-colonial political system in Nigeria, EXCEPT
E. supporting each other A. appointment of local chiefs
B. collection of taxes
C. maintenance of laws and order 60. An electoral college is a

D. symbol of unity and power A. school which trains party leaders
E. teaching of religious knowledge. B. form of indirect election
54. Who is the administrative head of public corporation? C. policy of appointing
A. Chairman D. school for electoral officers
B. Commissioner E. school for political parties.
C. General manager
D. Manager E. Minister
55. The primary function of the constitution country is to
A. guide inter and intra-party relationship CIVIC EDUCATION (NATIONAL VALUE
B. spelt out the relationship between the ruler and the STUDIES) PAPER I 2018
ruled
C. help the judge to know how to punish offenders 1.D 7.C 13.A 19.A 25.B 31.A 37.B 43.C 49.A 55.C
D. help the ruled to exercise their rights 2.A 8.D 14.D 20.C 26.B 32.B 38.D 44.B 50.D 56.A
E. help the ruler to exercise their authority
3.4 9.D 15.C 21.C 27.E 33.A 39.E 45.E 51.D 57.B
56. The dominant actors in the Action Group crises of 1962
were 4.A 10.C 16.A 22.E 28.E 34.D 40.B 46.C 52.D 58.A
A. Adesoji Aderemi and Dauda Adegbenro 5.B 11.D 17.B 23.B 29.B 35.B 41.E 47.C 53.E 59.B
B. Anthony Enarhoro and Bode Thomas
6.C 12.B 18.B 24.E 30.D 36.B 42.D 48.C 54.D 60.A
C. Ebenezer Babatope and Adetokunbo Ademola
D. Obafemi Awolowo and Ladoke Akintola
E. Richard Akinjide and Adeniran Ogunsanya
57. How many stanzas DOES the Nigerian Nation4 Anthem CIVIC EDUCATION (NATIONAL VALUE
STUDIES) PAPER II 2018
have?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four E. Five
1.B 7.E 13.E 19.B 25.C 31.E 37.C 43.E 49.D 55.B
58. The concept of decentralisation includes a the following
elements, EXCEPT. 2.A 8.D 14.E 20.D 26.E 32.C 38.A 44.A 50.D 56.D
A. deconcentration B. delegation C. delimitation 3.E 9.D 15.D 21.A 27.E 33.E 39.B 45.A 51.B 57.B
D. demobilisation E. devolution
4.B 10.C 16.E 22.D 28.D 34.B 40.D 46.B 52.D 58.D
59. The West African Students Union (WASU) was formed
in 1925 in 5.C 11.C 17.E 23.C 29.D 35.A 41.C 47.D 53.E 59.C
A. Dakar B. Ghana C. London D. New York 6.B 12.E 18.A 24.E 30.C 36.D 42.D 48.C 54.C 60.B
E. Washington 60.
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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS D. Magistrate E. Supreme
PAPER I 5. In which state in Nigeria was Sharia law introduced?
1. The duty of a government is to A. Jigawa B. Kano C. Kebbi D. Sokoto
A. embezzle the national fund E. Zamfara
B. imprison her citizens 6. Good leadership means
C. neglect her citizens. A. applying force to achieve what you want
D. protect and guarantee the rights of citizens, B. embezzling public funds
E. put her citizens in poverty. C. responsibly directing the affairs of people
2. Which of the following is the umbrella body independent D. sharing money to people
African states? E. training political thugs
A. African Union 7. The organ of government that is responsible for making
B. ECOWAS law in Nigeria is the
C. European Union A. army B. executive C. judiciary D. legislative
D. United Nations Organisation E. police
E. World Health Organisation 8. Which of the following is the most essential condition for
3. A law-abiding citizen is one who becoming a citizen of a nation?
A. goes to court each clay in the society A. Age B. Birth
B. is a lawyer C. International passport
C. is a police officer D. Resident permit E. Wealth
D. keeps and obeys the rules of the society 9. A system of government that recognizes the opinion of
E. sells law books and materials the majority is
4. The highest court in Nigeria is the court. A anarchy B. aristocracy C. democracy
A. Customary B. Federal Appeal C. Federal High D. laissez-faire E. monarchy
10. All the following are types of human rights EXCEPT A. curative B. developmental C. infection
A. civic B. economic C. inhuman D. political D. prevention E. window
E. religion 25. Duties of a good citizen include the following EXCEPT
11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of A. learning and recitation of the national pledge.
democracy? B. looting the country’s treasury.
A. Freedom of the press C. performing political and civic responsibility
B. Manipulation of votes during election D. showing loyalty to his/her country.
C. Rule of law E. standing at attention when the national anthem is
D. Secret ballot being rendered.
E. Separation of power 26. The following are features of democracy EXCEPT
12. One of the attributes of a bad citizen is A. election
A hard work B. loyalty C. partiality D. patriotism B. press freedom
E. punctuality C. religious influence
13. Which of the following constitutions endorsed a quasi- D. respect for human right
federal system in which power was shared between the E., separation of powers
central and the regions? 27. The National Youth Service Corps Scheme was
A. Clifford B. Lyttleton C. MacPherson introduced in
D. Richard A. 1960 B. 1973 C. 1975 D. 1977 E. 1978
E. The 1979 presidential constitution 28. All the following provides security services to the nation
14. The full meaning of NDLEA is EXCEPT.
A National Directorate of Law Enforcement Agency. A. customs B. immigration service
B. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. C. military D. prisons E. scout
C. National Drug Law Equipment Agency. 29. Stability can best lead to development in a community
D. Nigerian drug Agency Enforcement Agency. by providing
E. Nigerian Drug Law Equipment Agency. A. conducive atmosphere for the production and
15. Which of the following is NOT a feature of democracy? distribution of goods and services
A. Denial of human rights B. Election B. opportunity for creating of recreational facilities for
C. Free press D. Political parties relaxation.
E. Separation of powers C. politicians with the opportunity of carrying out their
16. Which of the following is NOT a type of citizenship? activities.
A. Birth B. Impersonation D. social amenities
C. Marriage D. Nationalization E. the rich men opportunities to erect magnificent
E. Resignation building
17. The system of government in which the supreme power 30. The following are positive types of attitude to work
is vested n the people and exercised by them directly or EXCEPT
indirectly is called government A. commitment B. dedicatin C. efficiency
A. anarchical B. autocratic C. democratic D. laissez-faire E. punctuality
D. electoral E. political 31. A system of government where power is concentrated in
18. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human the hands of few is called
right? Right to A. aristocracy B. autocracy D. democracy
A. freedom of expression D. monarchy E. oligarchy
B. freedom of thought, conscience and religion 32. The following are causes of social insecurity EXCEPT
C. kill D. life A. bad leadership B. favouritism C. patriotism
E. vote and be voted for D. poor child upbringing E. selfishness
19. The constitution by created two councils in 1922 33. Which of the following symbols is NOT recognized in
A. Lord Lugard B. Lyttleton C. MacPherson Nigeria?
D. Richard E. Sir Hugh Clifford A. National anthem B. National flag
20. Under which constitution did Nigeria become a C. National pledge D. Nigerian coat of arms
federation of three regions? E. State religion
A Clifford B. Lyttleton C. MacPherson D. Richard 34. Which of the following is the lowest court in Nigeria?
E. The 1989 presidential constitution A. Federal court of Appeal B. High court
21. The promulgation of the Lyttleton constitution was the C. Magistrate court D. Sharia court
outcome of the London and constitutional E. Supreme court
conference. 35. The primary duty of a government is to
A. Abuja B. Benin C. Enugu D. Lagos E. Sokoto A. conduct elections B. jail offenders
22. The democratic way of selecting a leader is through C. make laws D. obtain foreign loans
A. coercion B. election C. imposition E. protect lives and properties
D. inheritance E. struggling 36. Which of the following is NOT an effect of negative
23. The northern and southern protectorates of Nigeria were behaviour in the society?
amalgamated by in 1914. A. Disciplined leader B. High crime rate
A. Arthur Richard B. John MacPherson C. Indisciplined leader D. Inefficiency
C. Lord Lugard D. Lyttleton E. Sir Hugh Clifford E. Value re-orientation
24. The period between HIV infection and the development 37. When was the last census conducted in Nigeria?
of HIV antibodies is called period. A. 2001 B. 2003 C. 2005 D. 2006 E. 2007
38. People of integrity are needed in the society for 51. Human are basic entitlements and freedom a
A. development and peaceful co-existence person automatically claims at birth as a human being.
B. double standard A. acquisition B. entitlements C. liberty
C. drug trafficking. D. living E. rights
D. fraudulent practices 52. Citizens demonstrate their civic responsibilities through
E. prostitution the following ways EXCEPT
39. Denying an individual the right to vote is called A. confrontation with others
A. disenfranchisement B. dismissal B. loyalty to the law
C. disqualification D. enfranchisement C. obedience to law
E. prohibition D. voting at election
40. The rights of individuals in the society are usually written 53. The agency responsible for acquiring secret information
in the about suspected criminals in the community is the
A. Bible B. Constitution C. Courts of law A. DIA B. NDLEA C. NIA D. NOA E. SSS
D. Koran E. National Assembly 54. Protection of the people’s lives and properties is the duty
41. The body that is presently charged with the of in the country.
responsibility of conducting elections in Nigeria is called A. boys scout B. customs C. girls guide
A. Electoral Commission B. FEDECO C. INEC D. immigration E. police
D. NEC E. NECON 55. The Chief Security Office of the state is the
42. The ability that brings about desired changes in the A. Chairman B. Emir C. Governor D. President
society is called E. Village head
A. authority B. buddhism C. communism 56. Supplying current information to security agencies about
D. democratic E. power potential threats in the country is a major role of
43. The act of shunning moral decadence and violence in maintaining national security.
makes one become A. citizens B. customs C. layers D. military
A. an imam B. employed C. good citizen E. police
D. man of God E. self-reliant 57. All the following belong to the para-military groups
44. The 1999 constitution of Nigeria recognizes local EXCEPT the
government areas. A. Armed Forces B. Civil Defence Corps
A. 770 B. 772 C. 773 D. 774 E. 778 C. Customs Services D. Prison Services
45. Which of the following BEST explains causes of high E. Road Safety
crime rate in cities? 58. The following are types of election EXCEPT
A. Diverse opinions B. Mobility of labour election.
C. Political instability D. Social injustice A. by- B. direct C. indirect D. primary
E. Unemployment E. secondary
46. Social instability means a situation where there is(a) 59. Nigeria returned to democratic rule on
A. breakdown of law and order. A. July 29, 1998 B. May 29, 1999
B. law enforcement agents. C. June 29, 1999 D. May 29, 2000
C. leader that enforces the law. E. May29, 2001
D. security of lives and property. 60. The constitution that brought British political domination
E. stabilized social organization. in Nigeria to an end is the
47. For Nigeria to have a free and fair election must A. Independence Constitution of 1959.
be stopped. B. Presidential Constitution of 1973.
A. electoral law C. Presidential Constitution of 1989.
B. electoral malpractices D. Presidential Constitution of 1999
C. electoral process E. Republic Constitution of 1963.
D. queuing up on election day
E. registration of eligible voters
48. The constitution that preserves citizens’ freedom is PAPER II
called
A. association. 1. President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was sworn in on
B. EFCC A. April 29, 2003 B. May 29, 2014
C. human right constitution C. June 29, 2014 D. May 29, 2015
D. ICPC E. May29, 2016
E law courts 2. Nigeria became a republic in the year
49. Organisations formed to establish peace and order in A. 1960 B. 1963 C. 1964 D. 1965 E. 1971
the society are referred to as institutions. 3. Which of these s NOT a factor in the choice of a leader’?
A. economic B. legal C. political D. religious A. Bravery B. Faithfulness C. Honesty
E. traditional D. Understanding E. Wealth
50. Supremacy of the means that the laws or rules 4. The minimum voting age in Nigeria is years.
and regulations of a country is the highest authority, that A. 17 B. 18 C. 21 D. 25 E. 45
must be obeyed by all citizens. 5. Who amongst the following personalities has never been
A. constitution B. government C. institution INEC Chairman?
D. jurisdiction E. people A. Dr. Abel Guobadia B. Prof. Attahiru Jega
C. Prof. DoraAkunyili D. Prof. Humphry Nwosu
E. Prof. Maurice Iwu A. Hellen Janet leaf

6. When a government worker and a contractor agree on B. Ellen Sirleaf Johnson
how to share project money before contract is awarded. C. Johnson Jack
It is said to be a/an D. Johnson Mary
A. appreciation B. bribe C. corruption E. Sir leaf Johnson Mary
D. inducement E. negotiation 20. The senate is headed by
7. What does the black shield in the Nigerian Coat of Arms A. clerk of the house
represent? Deputy speaker of the house
A. Fertility B. Peace C. Pride C. Senate President
D. River Niger and Benue E. War D. Speaker of the house
8. The full meaning of INEC is E. Whip of the house
A. Independent National Election Commission 21. The second tier of government in Nigeria is the
B. independent National Electoral Commission A. district B. federal C. local D. state
C. Independent Nigeria Economic Commission E. village
D. international New Electoral Commission 22. In Nigeria, the upper chamber of the federal legislature
E. international Nigerian Education Council is the
9. How many geo-political zones do we have in Nigeria? A. House of Assembly
A.4 B.5 C.6 D.7 E.8 B. House of Lord
10. Abuja is to Nigeria as is to Ethiopia C. House of Representatives.
A. Addis-Ababa B. Freetown C. Kumasi D. Provisional Ruling Council
D. Lagos E. New York E. Senate
11. The confluence town in Nigeria is located in 23. What is the full meaning of UNO?
state. A. United Nations Organisation.
A. Benue B. Kaduna C. Kogi D. Kwara B. United Nations Operation
E. Niger C. Unity of Nations Office.
12. May 27th every year is celebrated in Nigeria as D. Unity of Nations Organization
A. children’s day B. commonwealth day E. Universal of National Organisation.
C. democracy day D. independence day 24. What does AU stand for?
E. workers day A. African Union B. African Unity.
13. Which o the following is NOT the cause of poverty vi our C. American Union D. American Unity.
society? E. Austria Unity.
A. Careless spending 25. The new system of education adopted in Nigeria aims at
B. Good governance making the learner a member of the society.
C. laziness A. constant B. functional C. ruling D. seasoned
D. Low level of education E. stable
E. Unemployment 26. The rights of individuals are usually written in the
14. The two horses on the Nigerian Coat of Arms symbolize A. acts of parliament B. constitution
A. beauty B. dignity C. ferity D. progress C. convention D. court of law E. law book
E. strength 27. All the following leaders ruled Nigeria EXCEPT
15. The present secretary-general of the United Nations A. Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shagari
Organization is B. Chief Ernest Shonekan
A. Ban Ki-moon B. Boutrous-Boutrous Ghali C. Chief M. K. O. Abiola
C. Gordon Brown D. Kofi Annan D. Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
E. Tony Blair E. Gen Ibraham Babangida
16. Who was the pioneer chairman of EFCC? 28. United Nations is a organisation.
A. Ibrahim Lamorde A. bilateral B. multilateral C. peaceful
B. Justice Mustapha Akanbi D. philanthropic E. unilateral
C. Mal Nasir-el Rafiu 29. Which of the following is the lowest court in Nigeria?
D. Mal. Nuhu Ribadu A. customary court
E. Mrs. Farida Waziri B. Federal court of appeal
17. The personality who has ruled the country twice is C. high court
A. alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa D. Magistrate court
B. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo E. Supreme court
C. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe 30. The word ‘democracy originated from
D. General Ibhrahim Babangida A. China B. Egypt C. France D. Greece E. USA
E. President Ebele Goodluck Jonathan 31. The following are the qualities of a good leader EXCEPT
18. The importance of 1st October 1960 to Nigeria is that A. intelligence B. kindness C. patience
she became. D. patriotism E. rigidity
A. a federal republic 32. The law made by the local government council is
B. economically stable referred to as
C. free from cultural domination A. bye-laws B. civil laws C. constitution
D. political free from colonial control D. council laws E. edicts
E. social and economically viable 33. Democracy is defined as the government of the people
19. The first African female president is by the people and for the people by
A. Abraham Lincoln B. Frederick Lugard A. Executive B. Judiciary C. Legislature

C. Hugh Clifford D. John MacPherson D. political parties E. pressure groups
E. Winston Churcill 48. When was General Murtala Muhammed killed?
34. The constitution that introduced election into legislative A. February 13, 1973 B February 13, 1974
council in Nigeria is constitution. C. February 13, 1975 D. February 13, 1976
A. Clifford B. Independence C. Lytteleton E. February 13. 1977
D. Macpherson E. Richards 49. The highest national honour that can be conferred on
35. Which of the following languages is the lingua franca of any Nigerian is the
Nigeria? A. Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR).
A. English B. French C. Hausa D. Igbo E. Yoruba B. Commander of the Niger (CON)
36. The acronym ICPC stands for C. Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR)
A. Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related E. Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR)
Offences Commission. 50. The tier of government that operates at the grass-root
B. Independent Corrupt Peoples Commission. level is the
C. Independent Corrupt Practices Council. A. community B. emirate C. federal D. local
D. International Corrupt Peoples Commission. E. state
E. Internal Corrupt Practices Commission. 51. A leader that emerged naturally through his personal
37. What does the eagle of Nigeria’s Coat of Arms qualities is known as a/an leader.
symbolize? A. autocratic B. charismatic C. courageous
A. Dignity B. Faith C. Peace D. Strength D. despotic E. popular
E. Unity 52. One of these is NOT a type of constitution.
38. Forms of electoral malpractices include the following A. Federal B. Flexible C. Rigid D. Unwritten
EXCEPT E. Written
A. fake ballot papers 53. Law is best described as
B. fake manufactured shoes A. inhibitions in a group
C. manipulation of votes B. instructions that regulate the activities of a group
D. registration of voters C. prohibitions on the behaviours of group members.
E. thuggery and intimidation D. restrictions on the behaviours of individuals
39. When was ICPC inaugurated? E. stated punishment for offenders.
A. 26 September. 2005 B. 29 September, 200 54. The meaning of EFCC is
C. 26 September, 2006 D. 29 September 200L. A. Enlightenment and Financial Crime Commission
E. 29 September, 2007 B. Economic and Fight Curricular Commission
40. The 1999 constitution is an example of constitution C. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
A. confederal B. federal C. flexible D. unwritten D. Economic and Future Crime Commission
E. written E. Enforcement and Future Crime Commission
41. The denomination of the Nigerian currency on which the 55. How many states were created by General Sani
picture of Alvan Ikoku appeared is Naira. Abacha?
A. fifty B. five C. hundred D. ten E. twenty A. Six B. Seven C. Eight D. Nine E. Ten
42. Which of the following is NOT included in the scope of 56. Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good
constitution? leader?
A Distribution of power A. Capability B. Charisma C. Commitment
B. Preamble D. Procrastination E. Resourcefulness
C Procedure for amendment 57. The most populated continent in the world is
D. Rights of citizens A. Africa B. Asia C. Europe
E. Separation of power D. North America E. South America
43. Which of the following is NOT a function of political 58. The year 1967 is significant in the history of Nigeria
parties? because
A. Engaging thugs. A. Nigeria became a federation of 12 states.
B. Going on electioneering campaigns B. Nigeria became a republic
C. Organizing political rally C. slave trade was finally abolished
D. Sponsoring political candidates D. the British gave her independence
E. Writing party manifestoes E. the military intervened in political affairs of the state
44. The 1999 constitution of Nigeria recognizes local 59. The constitution that can be easily amended without
government areas. rigorous procedure is constitution.
A .770 B. 772 C. 773 D. 774 E. 778 A. confederal B. flexible C. rigid D. unwritten
45. How many currency notes does Nigeria have? E. written
A.5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 E. 9 60. The word citizenship means
46. The following are consequences of bad governance A. belonging to a community, country or state.
EXCEPT. B. belonging to a social club
A. civil unrest B. discipline C. belonging to the same family
C. economic hardship D. schooling in a country
D. failure of government programme E. working in a community, country or state.
E. waste of resources.
47. The arm of government which interprets the law is
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