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General Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a major source of illegal drug supply?

a)

Pharmacies

b)

Hospitals

c)

Drug traffickers

d)

Supermarkets

2.

One harmful effect of drug abuse is:

a)

Improved concentration

b)

Increased confidence

c)

Loss of self-control

d)

Stronger memory

3.

Primary production involves:

a)

Teaching and banking

b)

Farming, fishing, and mining

c)

Selling clothes in shops

d)

Running factories

4.

Which of the following is a correct group of factors of production?

a)

Time, money, space, tools

b)

Government, weather, taxes, workers

c)

Land, labour, capital, entrepreneurship

d)

Workers, money, farms, machines

5.

What is the purpose of distribution in an economy?

a)

To destroy unused goods

b)

To transfer goods from producers to consumers

c)

To keep goods in warehouses

d)

To create advertisements

6.

Which channel usually sells goods directly to final consumers?

a)

Producer

b)

Wholesaler

c)

Retailer

d)

Manufacturer

7.

Poor distribution of goods in an economy can result in:

a)

Stable prices and availability

b)

Surplus everywhere

c)

Shortages and high prices in some areas

d)

Easy access for everyone

8.

A drug abuser can often be identified by:

a)

Regular exercise and a healthy diet

b)

Responsible behaviour

c)

Sudden changes in mood or behaviour

d)

Calm and quiet lifestyle

9.

In production, the term ‘capital’ refers to:

a)

A city where the government sits

b)

Human rights

c)

Money or tools used to produce goods and services

d)

The highest point of profit

10.

National unity can be threatened by _____

a)

Establishment of unity school

b)

National festival

c)

NYSC

d)

Religious intolerance

11.

The official voting age in Nigeria is ____________

a)

14

b)

18

c)

20

d)

25

12.

A person who is willing and able to work but cannot find a job is experiencing ___.

a)

Employment

b)

Unemployment

c)

Promotion

d)

Inflation

e)

Migration

13.

One major cause of unemployment in developing countries is ___.

a)

High literacy rate

b)

Lack of industries

c)

Increased job opportunities

d)

Government support

e)

High wages

14.

The best way for a government to reduce unemployment is by ___.

a)

Closing schools

b)

Increasing job opportunities

c)

Reducing investments

d)

Limiting business growth

e)

Preventing workers from retiring

15.

A group that influences government decisions without contesting elections is called ___.

a)

Political party

b)

Pressure group

c)

Legislative body

d)

Military organization

e)

Civil service

16.

A pressure group formed by traders to improve business conditions is ___.

a)

Political group

b)

Social group

c)

Economic pressure group

d)

Religious group

e)

Military organization

17.

The main aim of a pressure group is to ___.

a)

Contest elections

b)

Overthrow the government

c)

Influence government policies

d)

Enforce laws

e)

Conduct elections

18.

The process of choosing leaders in a democratic system is called ___.

a)

Election

b)

Selection

c)

Nomination

d)

Appointment

e)

Contest

19.

The body that organizes elections in Nigeria is ___.

a)

WHO

b)

ECOWAS

c)

INEC

d)

UN

e)

NAFDAC

20.

A person eligible to vote is called ___.

a)

Contestant

b)

Voter

c)

Legislator

d)

Minister

e)

Referee

21.

A free and fair election should be free from ___.

a)

Transparency

b)

Violence

c)

Participation

d)

Honesty

e)

Electoral education

22.

The removal of a public officer due to misconduct is called ___.

a)

Promotion

b)

Appointment

c)

Impeachment

d)

Election

e)

Selection

23.

The person elected to lead the local government council in Nigeria is called ___________

a)

Senator

b)

Chairman

c)

President

d)

Governor

24.

The full meaning of BVAS is ____________

a)

Bimodal Very Access System

b)

Biometric verification assistance stipulator

c)

Bimodal verification accredited system

d)

Bimodal Voter Accreditation System

25.

____________ is the ruling party in Nigeria

a)

PDP

b)

LP

c)

APC

d)

APGP

26.

A system where power belongs to the people is called ___.

a)

Totalitarianism

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Monarchy

e)

Aristocracy

27.

The main feature of a democratic government is ___.

a)

Suppression of rights

b)

Free and fair elections

c)

One-man rule

d)

Military control

e)

Corruption

28.

The person responsible for signing bills into law is the ___.

a)

Speaker

b)

Governor

c)

President

d)

Judge

e)

Senator

29.

A system where private individuals own businesses is called ___.

a)

Communism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Socialism

e)

Totalitarianism

30.

The government provides free healthcare in a ___.

a)

Communist system

b)

Capitalist system

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Feudal system

e)

Totalitarian system

31.

The economic system where wealth is shared equally is ___.

a)

Capitalism

b)

Communism

c)

Democracy

d)

Monarchy

e)

Aristocracy

32.

Nigeria became a Republic in the year.....

a)

1960

b)

1979

c)

1963

d)

1999

33.

The first television station in Africa was sited at......

a)

Lagos

b)

Ibadan

c)

Kano

d)

Ghana

34.

King of Lagos, Dosumu signed a Treaty with the British in the year...

a)

1960

b)

1963

c)

1861

d)

1901

35.

Which of the following is NOT a private television house in Nigeria?

a)

Galaxy

b)

A.I.T

c)

LTV

36.

Which of the following is NOT a private television house in Nigeria?

a)

Galaxy

b)

A.I.T

c)

LTV

d)

Channels

37.

Which of the Nigeria currency carries the picture of the first indigenous Governor General of Nigeria?

a)

₦200

b)

₦500

c)

₦1000

d)

₦100

38.

The first military Head of State in Nigeria was

a)

Ibrahim Babangida

b)

Aguiyi Ironsi

c)

Yakubu Gowon

d)

Muhammadu Buhari

39.

Which of the following countries in West Africa was colonized by France?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Gold Coast

c)

Ivory Coast

d)

Liberia

e)

Sierra Leone

40.

How many Senators are there in the Senate of Nigeria?

a)

109

b)

108

c)

110

d)

450

41.

The political head of a local Government in Nigeria is called...

a)

Secretary

b)

Chairman

c)

General

d)

Comrade

e)

Governor

42.

The Fourth Republic in Nigeria started in the year..

a)

1999

b)

1960

c)

1963

d)

1996

43.

Nigeria became a 30-State structure in the year...

a)

1996

b)

1992

c)

1991

d)

1979

44.

The second largest state in Nigeria by land mass is...

a)

Borno State

b)

Lagos State

c)

Akwa Ibom

d)

Niger State

45.

The second most populous country in the world is...

a)

China

b)

United States of Africa

c)

Nigeria

d)

India

e)

Canada

46.

The Third Republic in Nigeria is from the period...

a)

1983–1993

b)

1979–1993

c)

1983–1999

d)

1992–1993

47.

The largest continent in the world is...

a)

Antarctica

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

48.

_________ is the slogan for Lagos State

a)

Centre of Excellence

b)

The Nation's Paradise

c)

Center of Unity

d)

Glory of All Lands

49.

How many countries are in the world?

a)

205

b)

210

c)

195

d)

200

50.

The following are main services provided by the government EXCEPT:

a)

Provides internet connection

b)

Education

c)

Health

d)

Security

51.

Which of the following is a duty of pressure groups?

a)

Armed robbery

b)

Fighting

c)

Kidnapping

d)

Protecting member interest

52.

The head of the judicial arm of government in Nigeria is...

a)

The Chief Justice of the Federation

b)

The Chief Judge of Abuja

c)

The Attorney-General

d)

General and Minister of Justice

e)

The Senate President

53.

All the following are root crops EXCEPT........

a)

Cassava

b)

Potato

c)

Millet

d)

Cocoyam

54.

What does the horse on Nigeria's Coat of Arms symbolize?

a)

Peace

b)

Strength

c)

Dignity

d)

Faith

55.

The African Union has its headquarters in...

a)

Accra

b)

Addis Ababa

c)

Pretoria

56.

_____ repairs the body of the car.

a)

Panel beater

b)

Mechanic

c)

Engineer

d)

Electrician

57.

Nigeria operates a _____ constitution

a)

Written and rigid

b)

Unwritten and flexible

c)

Unwritten and rigid

d)

Written and flexible

58.

The current Nigerian political system can be described as _____ and ______

a)

Unitary and Parliamentary

b)

Federal and Presidential

c)

Unitary alone

d)

Parliamentary in nature

59.

The longest river in Africa is.....

a)

Nile

b)

Mississippi

c)

Niger

d)

Orange

60.

The first set of Europeans to visit Nigeria were the...

a)

British

b)

Spanish

c)

Portuguese

d)

French

61.

World War II started in the year ___

a)

1914

b)

1945

c)

1939

d)

1919

e)

1918

62.

The largest city in Africa by population is _____

a)

Ibadan

b)

Cairo

c)

Lagos

d)

Johannesburg

63.

The face on the ₦100 note is ____

a)

Sir Ahmadu Bello

b)

Alhaji Tafawa Balewa

c)

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

d)

Herbert Macaulay

e)

Murtala Mohammed

64.

Which of these national symbols is a vow of loyalty to the country?

a)

The National Anthem

b)

The Coat of Arms

c)

The National Pledge

d)

The National Award

e)

None of the above

65.

Citizenship can be acquired through any of the following:

a)

Voting exercise

b)

Marriage or registration

c)

Payment of taxes

d)

Public property

e)

Personal liberty

66.

One of these is not a national honour award abbreviation

a)

HRM

b)

OFR

c)

GCFR

d)

CFR

e)

GCON

67.

The flag used in Nigeria before independence was known as...

a)

Green White Green

b)

Captain America

c)

Union Jack

d)

Colonial Colour

68.

Which of the following heads of state ruled Nigeria twice?

a)

General Yakubu Gowon

b)

General Muhammadu Buhari

c)

General Olusegun Obasanjo

d)

(b) and (c)

69.

The number of senators that represent each state in the upper legislative chamber is...

a)

5

b)

4

c)

3

d)

6

70.

The Nigerian civil war lasted from ______ to ______

a)

1966 to 1969

b)

1967 to 1970

c)

1966 to 1970

d)

1972 to 1976

71.

The last British Governor-General of Nigeria was...

a)

Sir James Robertson

b)

Lord Lugard

c)

Hugh Clifford

d)

Nnamdi Azikwe

72.

The agency responsible for combating corruption in Nigeria is...

a)

NNPC

b)

NUC

c)

FRCN

d)

EFCC

73.

A doctor who cures teeth is called a...

a)

Dentist

b)

Physiatrist

c)

Surgeon

d)

Dentist

74.

The highest court in Nigeria is...

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Magistrate Court

c)

High court

d)

Customary court

75.

Which of the following is NOT a private television house in Nigeria?

a)

Galaxy

b)

A.I.T

c)

LTV

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