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.
Who was Nigeria’s first Senate President?
Evan Enwerem
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Chuba Okadigbo
Pius Anyim
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Who was the first Inspector General of Police in Nigeria?
Sir Harcourt
Ajayi Crowther
Mr. C. W. Duncan
Herbert Macaulay
Correct answer is C
Mr. C. W. Duncan, from 1930 until 1935.
What does the green in the Nigerian Police flag stand for?
Young and Agile
Swift
Diversity
Energy and Life
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
What does the yellow in the Nigerian Police flag stand for?
Love, Loyalty and Unity
Discipline and Resourcefulness
Security and Safety
Reliable and Dependable
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
What does the blue in the Nigerian Police flag stand for?
Love, Loyalty and Unity
Peace and Harmony
Security and Safety
Justice
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Who was the first female psychiatrist in Nigeria?
Dr. Ramsome Kuti
Dr. Bertha Johnson
Mary Slessor
Dr. Martha Johnson
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
When is Democracy Day in Nigeria
June 12
May 29
October 1
May 27
Correct answer is A
Democracy Day is June 12, a national public holiday in Nigeria. Until June 6, 2018, it was held annually on May 29.
Democracy Day marks the day the military handed over power to an elected civilian government in 1999, marking the beginning of the longest continuous civilian rule since Nigeria's independence from colonial rule in 1960.
It is a tradition that has been held annually, beginning in year 2000. June 12 was formerly known as Abiola Day, celebrated in Lagos, Nigeria and some south western states of Nigeria.
How many ethnic groups are there in Nigeria?
3
36
Over 250
Over 774
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
What is the largest state in Nigeria by land mass?
Lagos State
Sokoto State
Edo State
Niger State
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
Mount Dimlang
Chappal Hendu
Chappal Waddi
Mount Patti
Correct answer is C
Chappal Waddi, the highest point in Nigeria, is 7,940 feet (2,420 km) high. It is situated in the Gashaka-Gumti National Park, on the Mambilla Plateau of Taraba State.
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