All 40 questions from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) General Knowledge (Current Affairs) 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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DAY 1 - What is the kingship named after in Sokoto?
The Sokoto Caliphate was an independent Islamic Sunni Caliphate in West Africa, headed by a Sultan/Caliph.
DAY 1 - Which of the following states has an international airport?
Enugu has the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
DAY 1 - The point referred to as the Sunrise
The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.
DAY 1 - The former British Prime Minister is
David Cameron became UK Prime Minister after Gordon Brown, and by the time this paper was written was a former (or the then-recent former) Prime Minister.
DAY 1 - Nigeria moved from right hand drive to left hand drive in the year
Nigeria switched from driving on the left (right-hand drive vehicles) to driving on the right in 1972.
DAY 1 - The youngest American President ever in history is
Theodore Roosevelt became president at age 42, the youngest in US history, following McKinley's assassination.
DAY 1 - Who is the United Nations Secretary General?
António Guterres has been UN Secretary-General since January 2017.
DAY 1 - Who is the father of Nigerian nationalism?
Herbert Macaulay is widely regarded as the founder of Nigerian nationalism.
DAY 1 - Which Plateau State governor is also a senator?
Jonah Jang, a former Governor of Plateau State, later served as a senator representing Plateau North.
DAY 1 - Lai Mohammed is the current Nigeria's Minister of…..
Lai Mohammed served as Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture.
DAY 2 - Who is the executive governor of Gombe state?
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo served as Governor of Gombe State.
DAY 2 - What is the name of the ruler of Benin?
Ewuare II was crowned Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016.
DAY 2 - Someone who studies language is called
A linguist is someone who studies language.
DAY 2 - Nigeria's legal tender is the
Nigeria's official currency consists of the Naira and its subunit, the kobo.
DAY 2 - The current Director General of NAFDAC
Prof. Moji Christiana Adeyeye is the Director-General of NAFDAC.
DAY 2 - The headquarters of the African Union is located in
The African Union Commission is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
DAY 2 - Who founded the first Nigerian Political Party?
Herbert Macaulay founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party in 1923, Nigeria's first political party.
DAY 2 - The first country to withdraw its membership from ECOWAS
Mauritania withdrew from ECOWAS in December 2000.
DAY 2 - Nagasaki bomb blast in the World War II was carried out by
The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki in August 1945.
DAY 2 - The last military head of state in Nigeria
General Abdulsalami Abubakar was Nigeria's last military head of state, from June 1998 to May 1999.
DAY 3 - The traditional ruler of Borno state
The traditional ruler of Borno holds the title Shehu of Borno.
DAY 3 - The highest international organization
The United Nations is the largest and most familiar intergovernmental organization.
DAY 3 - The minister of education
Mallam Adamu Adamu served as Nigeria's Minister of Education.
DAY 3 - The capital of Cuba
Havana is the capital of Cuba.
DAY 3 - The full meaning of NDDC
NDDC stands for the Niger Delta Development Commission.
DAY 3 - What is the most populated continent in the world
Asia is the most populous continent by population.
DAY 3 - The full meaning of NOUN
NOUN stands for the National Open University of Nigeria.
DAY 3 - What year did President Goodluck Jonathan change UNILAG's name to one of a political legend?
On 29 May 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan renamed UNILAG after Chief M.K.O. Abiola, sparking controversy that led to the name reverting.
DAY 3 - The capital of Tanzania
Dodoma was declared the official capital of Tanzania in 1974, though Dar es Salaam remains the largest city.
DAY 3 - The longest river in the world
The River Nile is traditionally regarded as the longest river in the world.
DAY 4 - I stand with 3 legs, what am I?
A tripod is a three-legged stand or support.
DAY 4 - The full meaning of LNG
LNG stands for Liquefied Natural Gas.
DAY 4 - What year was the capital of Nigeria moved from Lagos to Abuja?
Abuja officially became Nigeria's capital in December 1991.
DAY 4 - What is the slogan for Ondo state?
Ondo State's slogan is "The Sunshine State".
DAY 4 - Which state is referred to as the 'Pace Setter'
Oyo State is known as the "Pacesetter State".
DAY 4 - The full meaning of NSCDC
NSCDC stands for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
DAY 4 - A score divided by a dozen
A score (20) divided by a dozen (12) = 20/12 ≈ 1.67.
DAY 4 - Naira is to Nigeria, ____ is to Ghana
The Ghanaian cedi is the official currency of Ghana.
DAY 4 - What year was UI created?
The University of Ibadan started as University College, Ibadan (UCI) in 1948.
DAY 4 - The immediate past governor of Yobe is
Ibrahim Geidam was the immediate past Governor of Yobe State at the time of this paper.
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