All 40 questions from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) General Knowledge (Current Affairs) 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
One of the measures that will enhance the status of the local government as a third tier of government is:
A. The creation of more local government areasB. Up-grading the local government to statehoodC. Drafting of separate constitution for local governmentD. Deduction of local government share of federal allocation directly from sourceCorrect Explanation Direct deduction/allocation of funds from source strengthens local government's financial autonomy as a distinct tier.
The main functions of the administrative class of the Civil Service include:
A. Policy makingB. Implementation of government policiesCorrect C. Enactment of laws for the ministriesD. All of the aboveExplanation The administrative class is primarily responsible for implementing government policy (law enactment belongs to the legislature).
To enhance the independence of the federal public service commission, members should:
A. Be elected from a national partyB. Take oath of celibacyC. Neither belong to the legislative nor executive branch of governmentCorrect D. Be appointed by the non-aligned movementExplanation Independence of a public service commission is enhanced by keeping its members separate from both the legislature and executive.
Public Corporations in Nigeria are subject to the control of:
A. The judiciaryB. The minister in chargeCorrect C. The parliamentD. Public Service CommissionExplanation Public corporations in Nigeria are typically supervised by the relevant government minister.
Engineers and architects in the Civil Service fall into the:
A. Professional classCorrect B. Technical classC. Higher technical classD. None of the aboveExplanation Engineers and architects are classified under the professional class of the civil service.
LASAA stands for
A. Lagos State Security and Aids AgencyB. Lagos State Signage and Advertisement AgencyCorrect C. Lagos State Studies and Advancement AgencyD. None of the aboveExplanation LASAA is the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency.
Galileo was an Italian astronomer who
A. developed the telescopeB. discovered four satellites of JupiterC. discovered that the movement of pendulum produces a regular time measurementD. All of the aboveCorrect Explanation Galileo is credited with all these achievements in astronomy and physics.
Habeas Corpus Act 1679
A. states that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against himB. provided facilities to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release on bailC. safeguarded the personal liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king's ordersD. All of the aboveCorrect Explanation The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 protected against unlawful/arbitrary imprisonment in all these ways.
The newest state/country in Africa is
A. MalawiB. South AfricaC. Southern SudanCorrect D. Sharawa RepublicExplanation South Sudan (Southern Sudan), which gained independence in 2011, was the newest African country at the time of this paper.
When was Hosni Mubarak of Egypt removed from office as President?
A. Jan. 2011B. Feb. 2011Correct C. March 2011D. April 2011Explanation Hosni Mubarak resigned as President of Egypt on 11 February 2011.
The first civilian president that died in office in Nigeria is
A. Sir Tafawa BalewaB. Gen. Aguiyi IronsiC. Gen. Muritala MuhammedD. Alhaji Umaru Yar'aduaCorrect Explanation President Umaru Musa Yar'adua died in office in May 2010, the first civilian president to do so.
Millennium development goals was grouped into how many points?
Explanation The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) comprised 8 goals.
Who was the military head of state in Nigeria?
A. Gen. Olusegun ObasanjoB. Gen. Muritala MuhammedC. Gen. Aguiyi IronsiCorrect D. Gen. Ibrahim BabangidaExplanation General Aguiyi-Ironsi headed Nigeria's first military government from January 1966 (multiple listed generals served as military heads of state at different times).
Umaru Musa Yar'adua's governance was anchored on
A. 8-point agendaB. 6-point agendaC. 7-point agendaCorrect D. 10-point agendaExplanation President Yar'adua's administration was built around a 7-point agenda.
How many local governments are there in Nigeria?
A. 774Correct B. 744C. 784D. 794Explanation Nigeria has 774 local government areas.
Who is the first female president of Africa?
A. Hon. Olubunmi EtteB. Chief (Mrs) Funmilayo KutiC. Dr. (Mr) Ngozi EwenlaD. Mrs Ellen Johnson SirleafCorrect Explanation Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia became Africa's first elected female head of state in 2006.
Nigeria flag was designed by .........
A. Mr Ama OnaboluB. Prof. Wole SoyinkaC. Prof Chinua AchebeD. Mr Taiwo AkinkunmiCorrect Explanation Nigeria's flag was designed by Taiwo Akinkunmi, a student, in a 1959 national competition.
2010 CAF African footballer of the year was awarded to
A. Samuel Eto'o of CamerounB. Didier Drogba of Cote D'ivoireCorrect C. Mikel Obi of NigeriaD. Gyan of GhanaExplanation Didier Drogba won the 2010 CAF African Footballer of the Year award.
What is the currency of India?
A. RupeesCorrect B. DollarC. Pound SterlingD. CfanExplanation India's official currency is the Rupee.
Coal is mined in .......... in Nigeria.
A. JosB. EnuguCorrect C. OloibiriD. IgbetiExplanation Enugu is historically Nigeria's major coal-mining centre.
What natural product has been used as a means of exchange for a long time?
A. moneyB. DollarC. saltD. cowrieCorrect Explanation Cowrie shells were historically used as a medium of exchange in many parts of Africa.
How much of the earth surface in percentage is covered with water?
A. 10%B. 29%C. 50%D. 71%Correct Explanation About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
How much of the earth surface (including the rocks, mountains, valleys and other physical features) in percentage is covered with land?
A. 10%B. 29%Correct C. 50%D. 71%Explanation Land covers approximately 29% of the Earth's surface.
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
A. MercuryCorrect B. MarsC. VenusD. EarthExplanation Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.
Which language is spoken in Sicily?
A. SpanishB. EnglishC. ItalianCorrect D. LatinExplanation Sicily, part of Italy, primarily speaks Italian (with a local Sicilian dialect).
What is the name of the famous mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
A. Salt Loaf MountainB. Sugar Loaf MountainCorrect C. Sand MountainD. Marble MountainExplanation Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) is a famous landmark in Rio de Janeiro.
What is the speed of light?
A. 3 x 10⁹ m/sB. 3 x 10⁸ m/sCorrect C. 3 x 10⁵ m/sD. 3 x 10⁴ m/sExplanation The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 3 x 10⁸ m/s.
Which continent is largest on earth?
A. AfricaB. EuropeC. AsiaCorrect D. AustraliaExplanation Asia is the largest continent by both area and population.
How many months of the year have 31 days?
Explanation Seven months of the year have 31 days (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec).
What are people who do not eat protein from animal called?
A. omnivorousB. CarnivorousC. vegetarianCorrect D. vegatisExplanation People who avoid animal products/protein are called vegetarians.
From where is the Olympic fire sent out to the Olympic Games every 4 years?
A. AbujaB. GreeceCorrect C. WashingtonD. United KingdomExplanation The Olympic flame is traditionally lit in Olympia, Greece.
How many edges has a cube?
A. 4B. 9C. 12Correct D. 16Explanation A cube has 12 edges.
Which continent has the coldest climate?
A. AntarcticaCorrect B. AfricaC. EuropeD. AsiaExplanation Antarctica has the coldest climate of any continent.
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
A. The KilimanjaroB. EverestC. The UralsCorrect D. UranusExplanation The Ural Mountains form part of the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.
What does the word "EMIR" mean?
A. kingB. RoyaltyC. prince in ArabicCorrect D. throneExplanation "Emir" is an Arabic title roughly meaning prince/commander.
Which channel connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean?
A. Banana ChannelB. Panama ChannelCorrect C. Palima ChannelD. Oceanic OceanExplanation The Panama Canal (referenced here as a channel) connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
When was telephone first invented?
A. 1860B. 1861Correct C. 1862D. 1863Explanation Antonio Meucci and later Philipp Reis made early telephone devices around 1860-61, with Reis's work dated to 1861.
Who invented the first telephone?
A. Charles DarwinB. Philip ReisCorrect C. EinsteinD. Michael FaradayExplanation Philipp Reis built an early telephone device ("Reis telephone") in the early 1860s.
Cairo is the capital of which country?
A. MoroccoB. EgyptCorrect C. TunisiaD. LibyaExplanation Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
Lima is the capital of which country?
A. PeruCorrect B. ChinaC. ChileD. MexicoExplanation Lima is the capital of Peru.
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