OBJECTIVE SECTION (Continued)
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The UDHR has ____ are freedom
- (a) nine
- (b) six
- (c) five
- (d) seven
- Answer: (a) nine. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) contains 30 articles. While many articles relate to various rights and freedoms, if interpreted as counting distinct articles that explicitly mention or define a specific "freedom" (e.g., freedom from slavery, freedom of movement, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly), the number can be interpreted as nine or more, making (a) the most plausible option among the choices.
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Every 27th of May is always observed as ____ in Nigeria
- (a) democracy day
- (b) independence day
- (c) children day
- (d) charity day
- Answer: (c) children day. May 27th is celebrated annually as Children's Day in Nigeria.
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Which of these is not a symbol of National Unity?
- (a) national pledge
- (b) unity lamp
- (c) coat of arms
- (d) national consciousness
- Answer: (b) unity lamp. The national pledge and coat of arms are recognized symbols of national unity. National consciousness refers to the awareness of national identity, which fosters unity, but is not a tangible symbol. "Unity lamp" is not a commonly recognized symbol of national unity in Nigeria.
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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in May ____ by General Yakubu Gowon
- (a) 1973
- (b) 1996
- (c) 1988
- (d) 1982
- Answer: (a) 1973. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established on May 22, 1973, by General Yakubu Gowon.
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NAFDAC was set up by decree ____ of 1993
- (a) 11
- (b) 13
- (c) 15
- (d) 18
- Answer: (c) 15. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was established by Decree No. 15 of 1993.
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In the ____ century, there were emergence of many groups and movement.
- (a) 18th
- (b) 26th
- (c) 21st
- (d) 19th
- Answer: (d) 19th. The 19th century (1800s) was a period of significant social, political, and industrial change globally, leading to the emergence of numerous new groups and movements, including nationalist, labor, and social reform movements.
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The agency responsible for enforcing law on food and drug administration is
- (a) NAFADAC
- (b) NDLFA
- (c) ICPC
- (d) EFCC
- Answer: (a) NAFDAC. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is the primary agency responsible for regulating and enforcing laws related to food and drug administration in Nigeria.
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Nigeria as a nation has ____ local government area
- (a) 709
- (b) 728
- (c) 774
- (d) 770
- Answer: (c) 774. Nigeria currently has 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs).