Current Benue State Civil Service Commission past Questions and Answers

Current Benue State Civil Service Commission past Questions and Answers

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Current Benue State Civil Service Commission past Questions and Answers

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Current Benue State Civil Service Commission past Questions and Answers: General Knowledge & Current Affairs

1. The capital of Benue State is
   A. Makurdi
   B. Otukpo
   C. Gboko
   D. Katsina-Ala
   Answer: A
2. Benue State was created in
   A. 1974
   B. 1976
   C. 1978
   D. 1980
   Answer: B
3. Benue State is popularly known as
   A. The Food Basket of the Nation
   B. The Centre of Excellence
   C. The Sunshine State
   D. The Land of Promise
   Answer: A
4. Who is the current Governor of Benue State (2024)?
   A. Samuel Ortom
   B. Hyacinth Alia
   C. Gabriel Suswam
   D. George Akume
   Answer: B
5. The major river in Benue State is
   A. River Niger
   B. River Benue
   C. River Katsina-Ala
   D. River Kaduna
   Answer: B
6. Nigeria became a republic in
   A. 1954
   B. 1960
   C. 1963
   D. 1979
   Answer: C
7. The Nigerian Constitution currently in use was enacted in
   A. 1979
   B. 1989
   C. 1999
   D. 2011
   Answer: C
8. The Benue State University is located in
   A. Otukpo
   B. Makurdi
   C. Gboko
   D. Vandeikya
   Answer: B
9. Nigeria operates which system of government?
   A. Unitary
   B. Federal
   C. Confederal
   D. Monarchical
   Answer: B
10. The currency of Nigeria is
    A. Pound
    B. Cedi
    C. Dollar
    D. Naira
    Answer: D
11. The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is
    A. Ban Ki-moon
    B. António Guterres
    C. Kofi Annan
    D. Boutros Boutros-Ghali
    Answer: B
12. Which of these is an organ of government?
    A. Civil Service
    B. Judiciary
    C. Trade Union
    D. Red Cross
    Answer: B
13. The first civilian Governor of Benue State was
    A. Aper Aku
    B. George Akume
    C. Gabriel Suswam
    D. Samuel Ortom
    Answer: A
14. Nigeria’s official language is
    A. English
    B. Hausa
    C. Yoruba
    D. Igbo
    Answer: A
15. The Nigerian Police was established in
    A. 1861
    B. 1879
    C. 1891
    D. 1960
    Answer: B
16. The Nigerian National Assembly is made up of
    A. House of Representatives and the Senate
    B. House of Assembly and House of Chiefs
    C. Executive and Legislature
    D. Judiciary and Legislature
    Answer: A
17. The NYSC scheme was established in
    A. 1973
    B. 1976
    C. 1980
    D. 1983
    Answer: A
18. Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (2024)?
    A. Christopher Musa
    B. Lucky Irabor
    C. Tukur Buratai
    D. Farouk Yahaya
    Answer: A
19. Which is the largest ethnic group in Benue State?
    A. Tiv
    B. Idoma
    C. Igede
    D. Etulo
    Answer: A
20. Which country borders Nigeria to the west?
    A. Cameroon
    B. Niger
    C. Chad
    D. Benin
    Answer: D
21. The first President of Nigeria was
    A. Olusegun Obasanjo
    B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
    C. Tafawa Balewa
    D. Ernest Shonekan
    Answer: B
22. Which is the apex court in Nigeria?
    A. High Court
    B. Supreme Court
    C. Appeal Court
    D. Magistrate Court
    Answer: B
23. The head of the Civil Service Commission of Benue State is appointed by
    A. The Governor
    B. The President
    C. The Senate
    D. The Judiciary
    Answer: A
24. Nigeria became independent on
    A. 1st October 1954
    B. 1st October 1960
    C. 1st January 1963
    D. 1st October 1979
    Answer: B
25. Which Nigerian agency handles road safety?
    A. VIO
    B. FRSC
    C. NPF
    D. Customs
    Answer: B

26. The upper chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly is called
    A. House of Assembly
    B. House of Representatives
    C. Senate
    D. Parliament
    Answer: C
27. Which organ of government interprets the laws?
    A. Legislature
    B. Executive
    C. Judiciary
    D. Civil Service
    Answer: C
28. The primary duty of the Nigerian Civil Service is to
    A. Make laws
    B. Implement government policies
    C. Conduct elections
    D. Defend the country
    Answer: B
29. Who was the first Executive President of Nigeria?
    A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
    B. Tafawa Balewa
    C. Shehu Shagari
    D. Olusegun Obasanjo
    Answer: C
30. Which country is referred to as “The Giant of Africa”?
    A. Ghana
    B. South Africa
    C. Nigeria
    D. Kenya
    Answer: C
31. The local government is the … tier of government in Nigeria.
    A. First
    B. Second
    C. Third
    D. Fourth
    Answer: C
32. Which international organization is responsible for peacekeeping?
    A. AU
    B. UN
    C. ECOWAS
    D. EU
    Answer: B
33. The body responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria is
    A. EFCC
    B. INEC
    C. NLC
    D. NCC
    Answer: B
34. The first military Head of State of Nigeria was
    A. Yakubu Gowon
    B. Aguiyi Ironsi
    C. Murtala Mohammed
    D. Olusegun Obasanjo
    Answer: B
35. The major occupation of the people of Benue State is
    A. Farming
    B. Fishing
    C. Trading
    D. Mining
    Answer: A
36. The term of office for an elected Governor in Nigeria is
    A. 3 years
    B. 4 years
    C. 5 years
    D. 6 years
    Answer: B
37. The civil service in Nigeria is regulated by the
    A. Civil Service Rules
    B. Constitution of Trade Unions
    C. National Assembly Acts
    D. House of Chiefs
    Answer: A
38. Which agency in Nigeria is charged with fighting corruption?
    A. EFCC
    B. NCC
    C. NAFDAC
    D. NIMASA
    Answer: A
39. The Benue State House of Assembly is located in
    A. Gboko
    B. Otukpo
    C. Makurdi
    D. Katsina-Ala
    Answer: C
40. The process of farming by planting crops and raising animals together is called
    A. Crop rotation
    B. Mixed farming
    C. Monocropping
    D. Agro-forestry
    Answer: B
41. The legislative arm of government in Nigeria is headed by
    A. Speaker
    B. Chief Judge
    C. Senate President
    D. Governor
    Answer: C
42. The acronym ECOWAS stands for
    A. Economic Community of West African States
    B. Economic Committee of West African States
    C. Economic Council of West African States
    D. Economic Conference of West African States
    Answer: A
43. The highest mountain in Africa is
    A. Mount Kenya
    B. Mount Cameroon
    C. Mount Kilimanjaro
    D. Mount Stanley
    Answer: C
44. Nigeria shares a boundary to the east with
    A. Ghana
    B. Cameroon
    C. Benin
    D. Niger
    Answer: B
45. The 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria are created by
    A. The President
    B. The National Assembly
    C. The Constitution
    D. The Supreme Court
    Answer: C
46. The official residence of the Nigerian President is called
    A. Government House
    B. The Presidential Villa
    C. State House
    D. Executive Mansion
    Answer: B
47. The Benue State Civil Service Commission is primarily responsible for
    A. Making laws
    B. Recruiting and disciplining civil servants
    C. Conducting elections
    D. Levying taxes
    Answer: B
48. The highest court of appeal in Nigeria is
    A. Federal High Court
    B. Court of Appeal
    C. Supreme Court
    D. Customary Court
    Answer: C
49. Nigeria became a member of the United Nations in
    A. 1950
    B. 1960
    C. 1963
    D. 1970
    Answer: B
50. The first Nigerian to become the Secretary-General of OPEC was
    A. Mohammed Barkindo
    B. Mele Kyari
    C. Rilwanu Lukman
    D. Sanusi Barkindo
    Answer: C