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Nigeria General Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?

a)

550

b)

250

c)

150

d)

290

2.

Who is Nigeria’s current chief of justice?

a)

Olukayode Ariwoola

b)

Olufunke Arowolo

c)

Olusola Aroyewun

d)

Oltunde Isaac

3.

Nigerians now celebrate Democracy Day on

a)

May 29

b)

October 1st

c)

June 12

d)

May 12

4.

Which is the most populated country in the world?

a)
China
b)
United States
c)
Brazil
d)
India
5.

Who is Nigeria's Inspector General of Police?

a)

Kayode Egbetokun

b)
Abubakar Adamu Mohammed
c)
Usman Alkali Baba
d)
Ahmed Idris
6.

What is the world's hottest region called?

a)
Gobi Desert
b)
Amazon Rainforest
c)
Antarctica
d)
Sahara Desert
7.

Who is the current chairman of ECOWAS?

a)

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

b)
Paul Kagame
c)
George Weah
d)
Muhammadu Buhari
8.

Which African country first gained independence?

a)

South Africa in 1847

b)

Kenya in 1847

c)

Liberia in 1847.

d)

Mozambique 1847

9.

Who is Nigeria’s current speaker of the House of Representatives?

a)
Femi Gbajabiamila
b)
Yakubu Dogara
c)
Ahmed Lawan
d)

Tajudeen Abbas

10.

Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Power?

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11.
  1. Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Power?

a)
Engr. Babatunde Fashola
b)
Alhaji Lai Mohammed
c)
Engr. Sale Mamman
d)

Adebayo Adelabu

12.
  1. Who was the first president of Nigeria?

a)
Muhammadu Buhari
b)
Nnamdi Azikiwe
c)
Goodluck Jonathan
d)
Olusegun Obasanjo
13.
  1. What does the blue in the Nigerian police flag represent?

a)

love, loyalty, and unity

b)
Courage and bravery
c)
Hope and prosperity
d)
Peace and security
14.
  1. The separation of powers means:

a)
Having no separation of powers
b)
Combining all powers into one branch
c)
Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from having too much power.
d)
Allowing one branch to control all aspects of government
15.
  1. Who is the current sultan of the Sokoto caliphate?

a)
Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar
b)
Sa'adu Abubakar
c)
Aliyu Dan Sidi
d)
Umaru Faruk
16.
  1. Who is the current governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?

a)
Adebayo Adelabu
b)
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
c)
Godwin Emefiele
d)

Olayemi Cardoso

17.
  1. Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Education?

a)
Dr. John Doe
b)

Prof. Tahir Mamman

c)

Mr. Michael Johnson

d)
Malam Adamu Adamu
18.

 

  1. Which is the highest mountain in Africa?

a)
Mount Fuji
b)
Mount Kilimanjaro
c)
Mount McKinley
d)
Mount Everest
19.
  1. Who is Nigeria's current Senate President?

a)
Aminu Tambuwal
b)
Yemi Osinbajo
c)
Ahmad Lawan
d)

Godswill Obot Akpabio

20.
  1. What was the reason for Nigeria's suspension from the Commonwealth in 1995?

a)
Political instability and corruption within the Nigerian government
b)
Economic sanctions imposed by other Commonwealth countries
c)
Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other activists
d)
Nigeria's refusal to comply with human rights standards
21.
  1. Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?

a)
Obafemi Awolowo
b)
Ahmadu Bello
c)
Nnamdi Azikiwe
d)
Goodluck Jonathan
22.
  1. Who was the first governor-general of colonial Nigeria?

a)
Lady Flora Shaw
b)
Sir William Smith
c)
Lord Lugard
d)
Sir Frederick Lugard
23.
  1. To what set of people does political sovereignty belong?

a)
Residents
b)
Citizens
c)
Tourists
d)
Immigrants
24.
  1. In the Marxist theory, what do we call those who make their living by selling labour?

a)
middle class
b)
proletariat
c)
aristocracy
d)
bourgeoisie
25.
  1. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?

a)
Nnamdi Azikiwe
b)
Herbert Macaulay
c)
Ahmadu Bello
d)
Obafemi Awolowo
26.
  1. What was the first political party in Nigeria?

a)
Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT)
b)
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
c)
Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)
d)
Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
27.
  1. When did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave the royal family?

a)

January 9, 2020

b)
April 1, 2020
c)
March 31, 2020
d)
May 15, 2020
28.
  1. When was paper currency introduced in Nigeria?

a)
1945
b)
1960
c)
2005
d)
1918
29.

  1. How many local government areas are in Nigeria?



(a)  

30.
  1. Which state in Nigeria has the largest local government areas?

a)
Lagos State
b)

Kano State

c)
Rivers State
d)
Enugu State
31.
  1. What does the term MDGs stand for?

a)
Millennium Development Goals
b)
Major Development Goals
c)
Model Development Goals
d)
Modern Development Goals
32.
  1. How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States?

a)
20
b)

16

c)
25
d)
15
33.

Which African country was the last to win independence from colonial rule?

a)
Eritrea
b)

Angola

c)

South Sudan

d)
Kenya
34.
  1. A country made up of semi-autonomous units is called.

a)
union
b)
confederation
c)
federation
d)
monarchy
35.
  1. What is the ultimate aim of political parties?

a)
To provide free healthcare
b)
To promote individualism
c)
To organize social events
d)
To gain political power
36.

  1. In what system of government is political power inherited?



(a)  

37.
  1. Which is the largest city in Nigeria?

a)
Lagos
b)
Ibadan
c)
Kano
d)
Abuja
38.
  1. Who was the first executive president of Nigeria?

a)
Goodluck Jonathan
b)
Olusegun Obasanjo
c)
Shehu Shagari
d)
Muhammadu Buhari
39.
  1. General Yakubu Gowon created how many states in Nigeria in May 1967?

a)
12
b)
6
c)
15
d)
9
40.
  1. When was Facebook founded?

a)
February 4, 2004
b)
October 31, 2008
c)
December 25, 2000
d)
March 15, 2006
41.
  1. How many regional divisions does Africa have?

a)
5
b)
10
c)
7
d)

6

42.

Who is the current managing director of the NNPC?

a)
Mele Kyari
b)
Femi Adesina
c)
Aliko Dangote
d)
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
43.
  1. Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

a)
Boris Johnson
b)

Rishi Sunak

c)
David Cameron
d)
Theresa May
44.
  1. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

a)
Kofi Annan
b)
Ban Ki-moon
c)
António Guterres
d)
Ban Ki-moon
45.
  1. Who is the longest-serving Prime Minister of Israel?

a)
Yitzhak Rabin
b)
Golda Meir
c)
Benjamin Netanyahu
d)
Ehud Barak
46.
  1. When was the United Nations Organisation formed?

a)
March 15, 1935
b)
July 7, 1950
c)
September 12, 1942
d)
October 24, 1945
47.
  1. What does the acronym NUPENA mean?

a)
National University Professors Education Network Association
b)
National University Professors Emeritus Network Association
c)

National Union of Petroleum Engineers and Natural Gas

d)
National University Professors Emeriti Network Association
48.
  1. Who is Nigeria's current Minister of Works?

a)
Rotimi Amaechi
b)

David Umahi

c)
Yemi Osinbajo
d)
Akinwunmi Ambode
49.
  1. The first female Brigadier in Nigeria?

a)
Tolu Ogunlesi
b)
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
c)
Amina Mohammed
d)
Ronke Kale
50.
  1. How long does it take the earth to complete one revolution?

a)
365.5 days
b)

365 days

c)
364 days
d)
366 days
51.

W When was the first refinery inNigeria built?When\ was\ the\ first\ refinery\ inNigeria\ built?

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52.

When was the Federal Capital Territory created?                                       When was the Federal Capital Territory created?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ When\ was\ the\ Federal\ Capital\ Territory\ created?

a)
March 15, 1937
b)
November 30, 1925
c)
January 1, 1900
d)

February 3, 1976

53.

                                  Who was Nigeria’s first military  head of state?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Who\ was\ Nigeria’s\ first\ military\ \ head\ of\ state?

(a)  

54.

Who heads the Nigerian Judiciary ?

a)
President of Nigeria
b)
Minister of Justice
c)
Attorney General of Nigeria
d)
Chief Justice of Nigeria
55.

Who was the last governor in Nigeria before independence?

a)
Sir John Robertson
b)
Sir William Robertson
c)
Sir Robert Robertson
d)
Sir James Wilson Robertson
56.

When   did  the   first   world    war   take   place?When\ \ \ did\ \ the\ \ \ first\ \ \ world\ \ \ \ war\ \ \ take\ \ \ place?

a)
1939-1945
b)
1920-1925
c)
1914-1918
d)
1900-1905
57.

What does the red eagle on the Nigerian coat of arms depict?What\ does\ the\ red\ eagle\ on\ the\ Nigerian\ coat\ of\ arms\ depict?

a)

strength

b)

dignity

c)

courage

d)

power

58.

                    When was Nigeria established and recognised as a nation?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ When\ was\ Nigeria\ established\ and\ recognised\ as\ a\ nation?

(a)  

59.

                What does the color yellow on the Nigerian police flag signify?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ What\ does\ the\ color\ yellow\ on\ the\ Nigerian\ police\ flag\ signify?

a)
Justice and equality
b)

Discipline and resourcefulness

c)
Wealth of the nation
d)
Strength and courage
60.

                             Who is Nigeria’s current min⁡ister of finance?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Who\ is\ Nigeria’s\ current\ \min ister\ of\ finance?

a)
Zainab Ahmed
b)
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
c)
Abdulrahman Dambazau
d)

Adebayo Olawale Edun

61.

How many senators makeup the National Assembly of Nigeria?How\ many\ senators\ makeup\ the\ National\ Assembly\ of\ Nigeria?

(a)  

62.

                    How many senatorial districts are the 36 states divided into?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ How\ many\ senatorial\ districts\ are\ the\ 36\ states\ divided\ into?

a)
50
b)
25
c)

3

d)
72
63.

How many members does the House of Representatives of Nigeria have?How\ many\ members\ does\ the\ House\ of\ Representatives\ of\ Nigeria\ have?

a)
500
b)
250
c)
150
d)
360
64.

                             Which is the highest mountain in the world?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Which\ is\ the\ highest\ mountain\ in\ the\ world?

a)
Mount Everest
b)
Makalu
c)
Kangchenjunga
d)
K2
65.

              What does the green in the Nigerian police flag represent?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ What\ does\ the\ green\ in\ the\ Nigerian\ police\ flag\ represent?

(a)  

66.

                             When did Nigeria become a British colony?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ When\ did\ Nigeria\ become\ a\ British\ colony?

a)
1925
b)
1899
c)
1910
d)

1914

67.

In Nigeria how many states makeup the South−South geopolitical zone?In\ Nigeria\ how\ many\ states\ makeup\ the\ South-South\ geopolitical\ zone?

a)
10
b)
6
c)
8
d)
4
68.

When did the current president ofNigeria resume duties?When\ did\ the\ current\ president\ ofNigeria\ resume\ duties?

(a)  

69.

Who is Nigeria′s current vice president?Who\ is\ Nigeria's\ current\ vice\ president?

a)

Kashim Shettima

b)
Goodluck Jonathan
c)
Aliko Dangote
d)
Yemi Osinbajo
70.

When was the slave trade first abolished?When\ was\ the\ slave\ trade\ first\ abolished?

a)

1803, Denmark-Norway

b)

1750, Madrid- Spain

c)

1820, Paris-France

d)

1705, London-England

71.

Who invented the first car? When ?

(a)  

72.

                   What is the coldest planet in the solar system?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ What\ is\ the\ coldest\ planet\ in\ the\ solar\ system?

(a)  

73.

When was the Nigerian FootballPr⁡emier League formed?When\ was\ the\ Nigerian\ Football\Pr emier\ League\ formed?

a)
1972
b)
1995
c)
1980
d)
1965
74.

Whatis the hottest planet in thesolar system?Whatis\ the\ hottest\ planet\ in\ thesolar\ system?

a)
Earth
b)
Venus
c)
Mars
d)
Mercury
75.

                          In Nigeria, which courts are the lowest?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ In\ Nigeria,\ which\ courts\ are\ the\ lowest?

a)

Supreme, high and magistrate Courts

b)

High, district and magistrate Courts

c)

Appellate, magistrate and kangaroo Courts

d)

Magistrate, district and customary Courts

76.

                            When was GSM introduced in Nigeria?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ When\ was\ GSM\ introduced\ in\ Nigeria?

(a)  

77.

How long does it takeMars to complete one revolution?How\ long\ does\ it\ takeMars\ to\ complete\ one\ revolution?

a)

686.93 Earth days

b)
500 Earth days
c)
742 Earth days
d)
365 Earth days
78.

Which of Nigeria’s past presidents is also known as an ambassadorfor peace?Which\ of\ Nigeria’s\ past\ presidents\ is\ also\ known\ as\ an\ ambassadorfor\ peace?

a)
Olusegun Obasanjo
b)
Goodluck Jonathan
c)
Muhammadu Buhari
d)
Yakubu Gowon
79.

               Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation?\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Who\ is\ Nigeria’s\ Minister\ of\ Transportation?

a)
Rotimi Amaechi
b)
Aliko Dangote
c)
Yemi Osinbajo
d)

Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali

80.

When was Nigeria’s currency changed to the naira and kobo?When\ was\ Nigeria’s\ currency\ changed\ to\ the\ naira\ and\ kobo?

a)
January 1, 1973
b)
March 15, 1985
c)
December 31, 1972
d)
January 1, 1960
81.

     When was Google founded?\ \ \ \ \ When\ was\ Google\ founded?

(a)  

82.

Who discovered the internet?Who\ discovered\ the\ internet?

a)
Bill Gates
b)
Al Gore
c)
Mark Zuckerberg
d)
The internet was not discovered by a single person.
83.

What is the most common natural resource in Nigeria?What\ is\ the\ most\ common\ natural\ resource\ in\ Nigeria?

(a)  

84.

When was the Nigerian National Anthem reverted to the old one?When\ was\ the\ Nigerian\ National\ Anthem\ reverted\ to\ the\ old\ one?

a)

May 29, 2024

b)

June 12, 1985

c)

October 1, 1965

d)

February 12. 1978

85.

What was Nigeria′s previous national anthem?What\ was\ Nigeria's\ previous\ national\ anthem?

a)
Nigeria, We Hail Thee
b)
Nigeria, The Labour of Our Heroes Past
c)

Arise O Compatriots

d)
Nigeria, Land of the Brave
86.

What′s the new Nigerian anthem?What's\ the\ new\ Nigerian\ anthem?

a)
Awake, O Citizens
b)
Stand Up, My People
c)
Arise, O Compatriots
d)

Nigeria, we hail thee

87.

What proportion of Nigerian DNA did the duchess of Sussex uncover during a genealog⁡y test?What\ proportion\ of\ Nigerian\ DNA\ did\ the\ duchess\ of\ Sussex\ uncover\ during\ a\ genea\log y\ test?

a)
10%
b)

43%

c)
6%
d)
15%
88.

When didPr⁡esident Tinubu become Nigeria′s constitutional president?When\ did\Pr esident\ Tinubu\ become\ Nigeria's\ constitutional\ president?

(a)  

89.

Who is the executive governor of Lagos State?Who\ is\ the\ executive\ governor\ of\ Lagos\ State?

a)
Aliko Dangote
b)
Tinubu
c)
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
d)
Femi Otedola
90.

When did the CEO of Corona School,celebrate her 60th  birthday?When\ did\ the\ CEO\ of\ Corona\ School,celebrate\ her\ 60th\ \ birthday?

a)

10 June 2023

b)

20 May 2023

c)

10 June, 2024

d)

1 May 2022

91.

Who is the deputy governor of Lagos?Who\ is\ the\ deputy\ governor\ of\ Lagos?

(a)  

92.

Who are the persons in this image??

(a)  

93.

Nigeria’ s next presidential election will take place in what year?Nigeria’\ s\ next\ presidential\ election\ will\ take\ place\ in\ what\ year?

(a)  

94.

Who is the current president ofthe U.S.A.?Who\ is\ the\ current\ president\ ofthe\ U.S.A.?

a)
George W. Bush
b)
Joe Biden
c)
Barack Obama
d)
Donald Trump
95.

When did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Nigeria?When\ did\ the\ Duke\ and\ Duchess\ of\ Sussex\ visit\ Nigeria?

a)

March 7th 2019

b)

January 29-30 2020

c)
During the royal wedding
d)

May 11th -13th, 2024

96.

When was Corona Schools Established in Nigeria?

a)
1955
b)
1985
c)
1975
d)
1965
97.

When will we celebrate Corona School's diamond anniversary?

(a)  

98.

Who is the Corona Schools Trust Council's Director of Education?

a)

Ms. Christianah Yellowee

b)
Mrs. Funke Adebayo
c)

Mrs. Adetokunbo Matilukuro

d)
Mrs. Adeyoyin Adesina
99.

Who is the Palestinian President?

a)
Benjamin Netanyahu
b)
Mahmoud Abbas
c)
Hassan Rouhani
d)
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
100.

How old will Nigeria be on her next birthday?

(a)  

101.

Which of the following countries holds a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council? 

a)
Germany
b)

Ecuador

c)

 Guyana 

d)

United Kingdom,

102.

Which of the following countries is expected to complete its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council by the end of 2024? 

a)
Ecuador
b)
Argentina
c)
Chile
d)
Brazil
103.

How does the election process for non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council ensure global representation? 

a)
The election process is based solely on population size of member states.
b)
The election process ensures global representation by allocating seats based on regional groupings, allowing diverse geographical representation.
c)
Non-permanent members are elected for life to ensure stability.
d)
All member states have equal voting power regardless of regional groupings.
104.

As of 2024, the non-permanent members of the Security Council and their end-of-term years include: Algeria (2025) Ecuador (2024) Guyana (2025) Japan (2024) Malta (2024)Mozambique (2024) Switzerland (2024) United Arab Emirates (2023) Brazil (2023) Gabon (2023). If a non-permanent member's term ends in 2025, which of the following countries will complete its tenure at that time? 

a)
Ecuador
b)
Japan
c)
Malta
d)
Algeria, Guyana
105.

Who are the primary candidates competing in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election?

a)
Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders
b)
Nikki Haley and Mike Pence
c)
Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang
d)
Joe Biden and Donald Trump
e)

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

106.

What significant political change occurred that led Kamala Harris to become the Democratic candidate for the 2024 election?

a)
Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election.
b)
The Democratic National Committee's decision to change candidates.
c)
A major scandal involving Joe Biden.
d)
Kamala Harris's rise in popularity among voters.
107.

What is the anticipated impact of Donald Trump's candidacy on the Republican primaries for the 2024 election?

a)
Trump's candidacy will have no effect on the primaries.
b)
Trump will withdraw from the race before the primaries.
c)
Trump's candidacy will unify the Republican party.
d)
Trump's candidacy will likely dominate the Republican primaries, influencing voter sentiment and potentially leading to a divided field.
108.

In what year did Corona schools, Nigeria celebrate her diamond Jubilee?

a)

2015

b)
2019
c)
2021
d)
2022