Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria Worksheet

How many geopolitical zones is Nigeria divided into?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 4

Answer explanation

Nigeria is divided into 6 geopolitical zones: North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, and South West. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

Which of the following is NOT one of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones?

• South West

• North East

• South North

• North Central

Answer explanation

Nigeria has six geopolitical zones: South West, North East, North Central, South East, South South, and North West. 'South North' is not one of them, making it the correct answer.

The main reason Nigeria was divided into geopolitical zones was:

• To create more political parties

• The population was rising and governing was becoming harder

• To reduce the number of states

• To fight corruption only

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that the population was rising and governing was becoming harder. This led to the need for better administrative divisions, hence the creation of geopolitical zones to improve governance.

One of the reasons for creating geopolitical zones is:

• To promote disunity

• To reduce the number of languages

• To share resources fairly

• To make development more difficult

Answer explanation

Geopolitical zones are created to ensure equitable distribution of resources among different regions, promoting fairness and cooperation rather than disunity or hindering development.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for creating geopolitical zones?

• To increase the difficulty of administration

• To promote unity

• To share resources fairly

• To make development easier

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'To increase the difficulty of administration' because geopolitical zones are created to simplify governance, promote unity, and facilitate resource sharing and development, not to complicate administration.

How many states are in the South West zone?

• 7

• 4

• 6

• 5

Answer explanation

The South West zone consists of 6 states: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Colorado. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

Which state is NOT in the South West?

• A) Osun

• B) Ogun

• C) Kano

• D) Lagos

Answer explanation

Kano is located in the northern region of Nigeria, while Osun, Ogun, and Lagos are all in the South West. Therefore, Kano is the state that is NOT in the South West.

The major ethnic group in the South West is:

• Ijaw

• Igbo

• Yoruba

• Hausa

Answer explanation

The major ethnic group in the South West region of Nigeria is the Yoruba. They are known for their rich culture and history, distinguishing them from other ethnic groups like Ijaw, Igbo, and Hausa.

The South West shares a border with which country?

• Chad

• Benin Republic

• Cameroon

• Niger

Answer explanation

The South West region of Nigeria shares a border with the Benin Republic. This geographical fact distinguishes it from the other options listed, which do not share a direct border with this region.

Major crops in the South West include:

• Millet and Sorghum

• Cocoa, Cassava and Yams

• Wheat and Rice

• Cotton and Groundnut

Answer explanation

The South West region is known for its agricultural production, particularly of Cocoa, Cassava, and Yams, which are staple crops in this area, unlike the other options listed.