ABU Government 2012/2013 Past Questions

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which of these African countries is the oldest Independent nation?

A.Nigeria
B.Togo
C.Ghana
D.Zimbabwe

Nigeria first won the African Cup of Nations in which of the following year?

A.1972
B.1980
C.1994
D.2000

The first Executive president of Nigeria is one of the following

A.Tafawa Balewa
B.Nnamdi Azikwe
C.Olusegun Obasanjo
D.Shehu Shagari

The first military coup de tat was led by

A.Col. Benjamin Adekunle
B.Major Kaduna Nzeogwu
C.Major Wale Ademoyega
D.Col. Emeka Ojukwu

The last Olympic Games was hosted by

A.South Africa
B.Span
C.Britain
D.China

Which of the following is not an accepted way of resolving International Conflicts

A.Diplomacy
B.Propaganda
C.Non-military use offeree
D.nuclear war

The following factors favoured the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria except the

A.shortage of manpower
B.shortage of funds
C.existence of educated elites
D.existence of a system of taxation

Public opinion is very important because it

A.Guarantee a free press
B.protects minorities
C.let the government know what the people want
D.tells the government what action it must take

Which branch of government is responsible for implementing laws?

A.The public service commission
B.legislature
C.Judiciary
D.Executive

In democracy, franchise is given to all

A.qualified adult citizen
B.loyal party members
C.citizens
D.resident adults

Which of the following ancient kingdoms in Nigeria had the title Mai for the king?

A.Old Oyo Kingdom
B.Benin empire
C.Kanem-Borno
D.Ife

Terra cotta figure head is usually associated with

A.Nok culture
B.Benin empireIfe
C.Ugobin

According to Hausa oral tradition, the legendary founder of the Hausa state is

A.Uthman Dan Fodio
B.Sultan Bello
C.Bayajjida
D.Ahmed Bello

The legitimate Hausa State are ........ in number

A.six
B.seven
C.ten
D.five

The Alaafin was the title of the king in ancient

A.Old Oyo Empire
B.Nupe Kingdom
C.Lagos
D.Idoma

The Igbo-Ukwu civilization is associated with

A.Terra-Cotta Works
B.Bronze works
C.Metal works
D.Gold

The Oba is the title of two of the following Nigerian kingdoms

A.Bini and Nupe
B.Bini and Lagos
C.Bini and Igala
D.Bini and Efik

The King of Nupe is titled

A.Emir
B.Etsu
C.Wazin
D.Ovie

The council of seven noble chiefs in Old Oyo political system was headed by the

A.Are-Onakankafo
B.Olowu
C.Bashorun
D.Hare

The historic British invasion of the Benin empire occurred in

A.1837
B.1899
C.1960
D.1956

Which of the following Nigerian kingdoms was the first to be conquered by the British

A.Benin
B.Itsekiri
C.Lagos
D.Nupe

...... is referred to as the founder of modern Nigeria

A.Sir Taubman Goldie
B.Sir Lord F Lugard
C.Chief Obafemi Awolowo
D.Dr Nnamdi Azikwe