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Chief Bilisi was a prominent politician and a minister in kantogo republic. he had sponsored several candidates to power and made them to swear an oath of alligiance to him. In return, they awarded contracts and offererd financial and material assistance to him at the expense of the public. This had resulted in the non-provision of social amenities. This were some of the grievance the community had against him for which a mob gathered in front of his house shouting and hauling abusive words at him. They did not stop at that, they vandalized properties and obstructed vehicular movement. 

When leaders like chief bilisi place self interest above public goods, the result is that?

  • A. rebellion becomes inevitable
  • B. corporation of citizens is guaranteed
  • C. international support for the regime is ensured
  • D. society becomes more peaceful and orderly
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A major benefit of youth empowerment is 

  • A. dependence on foreign aid
  • B. discouragement of patriotism
  • C. reduction in crime rate
  • D. negation to national prosperity
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Ada: wanja where are you going to in this ungodly hour of the night.

Wanja; i am heading towards my usual joint to enjoy myself. 

Ada: which joint?

Wanja: XYZ night club, where i take marijuana and alcoholic breverages, i really want to be high tonight so that when people see me tomorrow, they will fear and respect me.

Ada: remember people  who work under the influence of hard drugs and alcoholic breverages are prone to either psychiatric problems or premature death.  softly young man, imbibe good natured character, you have the world at your feet and a destiny to fulfill. pray you will not be the architect of your own misfortune.

The qoutation above shows that the speaker is concerned about

  • A. nationalism
  • B. revolution
  • C. tourism
  • D. welfarism
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One of the major barriers to national development is the 

  • A. low poverty level
  • B. existence of multi-party system
  • C. prevalence of corrupt practices
  • D. persistent rural-urban migration
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Ada: wanja where are you going to in this ungodly hour of the night.

Wanja; i am heading towards my usual joint to enjoy myself. 

Ada: which joint?

Wanja: XYZ night club, where i take marijuana and alcoholic breverages, i really want to be high tonight so that when people see me tomorrow, they will fear and respect me.

Ada: remember people  who work under the influence of hard drugs and alcoholic breverages are prone to either psychiatric problems or premature death.  softly young man, imbibe good natured character, you have the world at your feet and a destiny to fulfill. pray you will not be the architect of your own misfortune.

Which of the following governmental agencies is the most capable of controlling the activities of wanja and his group

  • A. national agency for food and drugs administration and control (NAFDAC)
  • B. national orientation agency (NOA)
  • C. national emergency management agency. (NEMA)
  • D. national drug law enforcement agency (NDLEA)
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363

Civil society are vital for the promotion of popular participation because they are

  • A. profit oriented organisations
  • B. engaged in developmental programmes
  • C. involving in political education
  • D. formidable opposition to government
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364

The most popular means through which citizens of a country can participate in politics is by

  • A. being members of political parties
  • B. engaging in constructive criticism
  • C. engaging in political debates
  • D. voting in elections
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Leaders can best protect the interest of their followers by

  • A. embarking on periodic constitutional review
  • B. creating socio-economic opportunities for foreigners
  • C. creating conducive atmosphere for participation
  • D. rewarding supports with contracts
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366

The Bawali court has ordered the police in Area Z command to produce mr. zeb, who is in police custody for an alleged offence. The court insists that mr. zeb cannot be purnished until he is found guilty of breach of any law of the land by a court of competent jurisdiction.

The position of the court on this matter justifies the essence of  the 

  • A. rule of law
  • B. legislature
  • C. police command
  • D. separation of powers
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367

One of the reasons most HIV/AIDS patients act reluctant to disclose their status is because of

  • A. the incurable nature of the ailment
  • B. fear of social stigmatization
  • C. lack of sufficient public awareness
  • D. shortage of health counselors
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One major factor that attracts some nigerians into human trafficking is 

  • A. over-population related issues
  • B. influx of foreigners into the country
  • C. insatiable quest for quick wealth
  • D. influence of western and social media
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The implication of positive communal relationship is that

  • A. promotes solidarity and love
  • B. ensures obedience to constituted authority
  • C. encourages ethnic diversity
  • D. promotes rural-urban drift
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370

The above picture portrays drunkenness mainly as 

  • A. an individual habit in the society
  • B. a potential health hazard
  • C. a challenge to responsible parenting
  • D. an environmental nuisance
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The drunkard as depicted in the picture will not likely perform his parental role because

  • A. his action constitutes bad influence
  • B. rehabilitation facilities are not available
  • C. drinking problem is associated with the poor
  • D. he has a large family to cater for
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372

One of the factors can limit the enjoyment of human rights in Nigeria is the

  • A. acceptance of foreign aid by the government
  • B. improvement in literacy rate of citizens
  • C. declaration of state of emergency by government
  • D. periodic review of the constitution by the government
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373

Which of the following is not necessary for public servants to perform effectively

  • A. In-service training
  • B. Appointments based on nepotism
  • C. Value re-orientation of public servants
  • D. Incentives for meeting set goals
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Political apathy often leads to

  • A. low level of participation
  • B. good governance
  • C. political stability
  • D. low literacy level
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Democratic governnance is usually characterized by 

  • A. free, fair and credible elections
  • B. buoyant and competitive economy
  • C. accessible employment opportunities
  • D. youth participation in governance
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The nearest government to the people and an important means of promoting grassroot development is the

  • A. state government
  • B. unitary government
  • C. local government
  • D. federal government
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To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, people should be encouraged to

  • A. avoid casual sexual activities
  • B. marry very early in life
  • C. engage in gainful employment
  • D. pursue high education
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Conflicts are better resolved in the society through?

  • A. tribunals
  • B. litigations
  • C. dialogue
  • D. the court
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