Nigeria General Knowledge questions and answers

Nigeria General Knowledge Questions and Answers

General Knowledge questions are very common in job aptitude tests, scholarship exams, Post UTME and other forms of quiz and competitions in Nigeria.

Practice with these trivia questions and answers about Nigeria to prepare yourself for these tests or just for your own fun and general knowledge.

This test covers general questions on Nigerian history, politics, religion, geography, economy, entertainment and education.

11.

Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria?

A.

Frederick Bedford

B.

Lord Lugard

C.

John Beecroft

D.

Charles Barter

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12.

Who was the first Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria?

A.

Louis Orok Edet

B.

Suleiman Abba

C.

Mohammed Abubakar Adamu

D.

Solomon E. Arase

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13.

What are the three arms of government in Nigeria?

A.

President, Governor and Chairman

B.

Executive, Judiciary and Legislative

C.

President, Vice President and Senate President

D.

Presidency, Senate and House of Representatives

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14.

Ajaokuta is famous for?

A.

Coal

B.

Oil and Gas

C.

Iron and Steel

D.

Rice

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15.

Nupe Ethic group is predominantly found in which Nigerian state?

A.

Kwara State

B.

Kogi State

C.

Benue State

D.

Niger State

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16.

Ibibio ethnic group is predominantly found in which Nigerian state?

A.

Cross River State

B.

Akwa Ibom State

C.

Edo State

D.

Delta State

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17.

Who is Nigeria's first female novelist?

A.

Chimamanda Adichie

B.

Flora Nwapa

C.

Buchi Emecheta

D.

Bilkisu Funtuwa

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

Which of the plays is NOT written by Wole Soyinka?

A.

The lion and the jewel

B.

The gods are not to blame

C.

A dance of the forests

D.

Death and the kings horseman

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

What is the motto of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)?

A.

Success is power

B.

Service and humility

C.

Knowledge is power

D.

After service comes gain

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

Which of the following is not a tourist attraction in Nigeria?

A.

Ibeno Beach

B.

Pyramid of Khufu

C.

Ogbunike Cave

D.

Agbokim Waterfalls

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.