Top Likely Questions for LSLGSC CBT Exam 2025 – How to Pass in One Sitting

 

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  1. Who is the current Governor of Lagos State (2025)?
    A. Akinwunmi Ambode
    B. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
    C. Bola Tinubu
    D. Jide Adediran
    Answer: B
  2. When was Lagos State created?
    A. 1960
    B. 1963
    C. 1967
    D. 1976
    Answer: C
  3. What is the capital city of Lagos State?
    A. Lagos Island
    B. Ikorodu
    C. Epe
    D. Ikeja
    Answer: D
  4. Who is the Vice President of Nigeria (2025)?
    A. Femi Gbajabiamila
    B. Kashim Shettima
    C. Yemi Osinbajo
    D. Atiku Abubakar
    Answer: B
  5. Which political party controls Lagos State as of 2025?
    A. PDP
    B. LP
    C. APC
    D. SDP
    Answer: C
  6. How many Local Government Areas are in Lagos State?
    A. 16
    B. 20
    C. 22
    D. 37
    Answer: B
  7. What is the slogan of Lagos State?
    A. Land of Hope
    B. Centre of Excellence
    C. The Heartbeat of Nigeria
    D. Land of Integrity
    Answer: B
  8. Which major transport infrastructure connects Marina to Mile 2?
    A. Red Line Rail
    B. Yellow Bus Corridor
    C. Blue Line Rail
    D. Green Line
    Answer: C
  9. What agency manages emergency response in Lagos State?
    A. LASTMA
    B. LASEMA
    C. LIRS
    D. LAWMA
    Answer: B
  10. What agency is responsible for traffic management in Lagos State?
    A. LASEPA
    B. LIRS
    C. LAMATA
    D. LASTMA
    Answer: D
  11. Who is the current Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly (2025)?
    A. Sanni Babatunde
    B. Mudashiru Obasa
    C. Tokunbo Wahab
    D. Adewale Hamzat
    Answer: B
  12. What does LIRS stand for?
    A. Lagos Internal Revenue Services
    B. Lagos Inland Revenue Scheme
    C. Lagos Investment Revenue Sector
    D. Lagos Integrated Revenue Service
    Answer: A
  13. The agency responsible for sanitation and waste disposal in Lagos is:
    A. LASEPA
    B. LAWMA
    C. LASAA
    D. LIRS
    Answer: B
  14. What major bridge is being constructed to ease traffic in Lagos?
    A. Third Mainland Bridge
    B. Lekki-Epe Bridge
    C. Fourth Mainland Bridge
    D. Atlantic Bridge
    Answer: C
  15. Who was the first Executive Governor of Lagos State?
    A. Babatunde Fashola
    B. Mobolaji Johnson
    C. Lateef Jakande
    D. Bola Tinubu
    Answer: C
  16. What year did Nigeria return to democratic rule?
    A. 1993
    B. 1996
    C. 1999
    D. 2001
    Answer: C
  17. The headquarters of ECOWAS is located in which country?
    A. Nigeria
    B. Ghana
    C. Senegal
    D. Togo
    Answer: A
  18. Who is the President of Nigeria in 2025?
    A. Muhammadu Buhari
    B. Bola Tinubu
    C. Peter Obi
    D. Atiku Abubakar
    Answer: B
  19. Which Lagos suburb is known for real estate and luxury homes?
    A. Badagry
    B. Banana Island
    C. Alimosho
    D. Agege
    Answer: B
  20. What is the main responsibility of the LGSC in Lagos State?
    A. Conducting elections
    B. Managing traffic
    C. Recruitment and promotion of local government staff
    D. Supervising schools
    Answer: C
  21. What currency is used in Nigeria?
    A. Dollar
    B. Cedi
    C. Naira
    D. Rand
    Answer: C
  22. The Lagos State Government recently introduced which digital payment platform?
    A. LASGPay
    B. LIRSConnect
    C. LagosPay
    D. GovPay
    Answer: A
  23. Which Lagos agency regulates urban planning and development?
    A. LASPPA
    B. LASEMA
    C. LAMATA
    D. LASAA
    Answer: A
  24. How many geopolitical zones are in Nigeria?
    A. 4
    B. 5
    C. 6
    D. 7
    Answer: C
  25. What is Nigeria’s official language?
    A. Yoruba
    B. Hausa
    C. Igbo
    D. English
    Answer: D
  26. What is the tenure of a Local Government Chairman in Nigeria?
    A. 3 years
    B. 4 years
    C. 5 years
    D. 6 years
    Answer: B
  27. Lagos State University (LASU) is located in which area?
    A. Yaba
    B. Ojo
    C. Ikeja
    D. Lekki
    Answer: B
  28. What agency manages public transportation in Lagos State?
    A. LASTMA
    B. LASEPA
    C. LAMATA
    D. LASDRI
    Answer: C
  29. Who was the first Military Governor of Lagos State?
    A. Adekunle Fajuyi
    B. Mobolaji Johnson
    C. Ibrahim Babangida
    D. Muhammadu Buhari
    Answer: B
  30. Which of the following is not a local government in Lagos?
    A. Oshodi-Isolo
    B. Surulere
    C. Ojo
    D. Abeokuta
    Answer: D
  31. The official residence of the Lagos State Governor is located in:
    A. Marina
    B. Ikeja GRA
    C. Lekki Phase 1
    D. Victoria Island
    Answer: B
  32. What year was the Lagos State Civil Service Commission established?
    A. 1968
    B. 1979
    C. 1999
    D. 2001
    Answer: B
  33. The current Lagos State Deputy Governor (2025) is:
    A. Femi Hamzat
    B. Obafemi Awolowo
    C. Jide Adediran
    D. Tokunbo Wahab
    Answer: A
  34. The Nigerian national flag was designed by:
    A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
    B. Michael Okpara
    C. Taiwo Akinkunmi
    D. Obafemi Awolowo
    Answer: C
  35. The Lagos Free Trade Zone is located in:
    A. Alimosho
    B. Lekki
    C. Surulere
    D. Ikeja
    Answer: B
  36. What does LASEPA stand for?
    A. Lagos State Environment Protection Agency
    B. Lagos State Electrical Power Authority
    C. Lagos Safety and Emergency Planning Agency
    D. Lagos State Energy Power Authority
    Answer: A
  37. Who heads the Local Government Council in Nigeria?
    A. Councillor
    B. Commissioner
    C. Chairman
    D. Secretary
    Answer: C
  38. The Lagos State Coat of Arms features:
    A. Palm tree and lion
    B. Palm tree and ships
    C. Eagle and shield
    D. Tree and rainbow
    Answer: B
  39. Which Lagos agency regulates advertising and signage?
    A. LAMATA
    B. LASAA
    C. LIRS
    D. LASEMA
    Answer: B
  40. What is the highest court in Nigeria?
    A. Appeal Court
    B. High Court
    C. Magistrate Court
    D. Supreme Court
    Answer: D

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Section A: Comprehension

Read the passage and answer questions 1–5:

The Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts to improve waste management through various public-private partnerships. This move has not only created employment but also reduced environmental hazards. However, many citizens still dispose of waste indiscriminately, which hampers progress.

  1. What is the main aim of the Lagos State Government’s new waste strategy?
    A. To close down LAWMA
    B. To create a monopoly
    C. To improve waste management
    D. To increase taxes
    Answer: C
  2. What has been a positive outcome of the initiative?
    A. Higher taxes
    B. Reduced employment
    C. Job creation
    D. Importation of waste
    Answer: C
  3. What challenge remains despite the initiative?
    A. Traffic congestion
    B. Power outage
    C. Indiscriminate waste disposal
    D. Shortage of trucks
    Answer: C
  4. The term “intensified” as used in the passage means:
    A. Reduced
    B. Accelerated
    C. Ignored
    D. Postponed
    Answer: B
  5. Which word best replaces “hampers”?
    A. Promotes
    B. Encourages
    C. Hinders
    D. Favors
    Answer: C

Section B: Grammar

  1. She _____ to work every day before she bought a car.
    A. walks
    B. has walked
    C. walked
    D. used to walk
    Answer: D
  2. If I _____ enough money, I would travel to Abuja.
    A. have
    B. had
    C. will have
    D. has
    Answer: B
  3. He is one of those who _____ always punctual.
    A. is
    B. are
    C. was
    D. be
    Answer: B
  4. Neither of the answers _____ correct.
    A. are
    B. have
    C. is
    D. were
    Answer: C
  5. The teacher told the students to submit _____ assignments.
    A. theirs
    B. their
    C. they’re
    D. there
    Answer: B
  6. I have never seen _____ honest man.
    A. a
    B. an
    C. the
    D. some
    Answer: B
  7. We congratulated her _____ her promotion.
    A. at
    B. by
    C. on
    D. for
    Answer: C
  8. Each of the candidates _____ required to bring an ID card.
    A. are
    B. have
    C. is
    D. were
    Answer: C
  9. The car, along with the keys, _____ stolen.
    A. were
    B. are
    C. was
    D. have
    Answer: C
  10. He is neither rich _____ famous.
    A. or
    B. nor
    C. and
    D. but
    Answer: B

Section C: Synonyms

  1. The manager was very courteous to the visitors.
    A. rude
    B. polite
    C. harsh
    D. smart
    Answer: B
  2. The idea was considered innovative.
    A. old-fashioned
    B. creative
    C. borrowed
    D. easy
    Answer: B
  3. The man was known for his integrity.
    A. dishonesty
    B. generosity
    C. honesty
    D. pride
    Answer: C
  4. He gave a vivid description of the accident.
    A. blurry
    B. colorful
    C. confusing
    D. weak
    Answer: B
  5. The document is authentic.
    A. fake
    B. original
    C. forged
    D. wrong
    Answer: B
  6. The teacher was lenient with the pupils.
    A. strict
    B. soft
    C. harsh
    D. indifferent
    Answer: B
  7. The soldier is very brave.
    A. shy
    B. bold
    C. weak
    D. calm
    Answer: B
  8. The new law will enhance education.
    A. destroy
    B. support
    C. reduce
    D. avoid
    Answer: B
  9. The weather was chilly.
    A. warm
    B. cold
    C. sunny
    D. humid
    Answer: B
  10. He gave a generous donation.
    A. meager
    B. large
    C. average
    D. small
    Answer: B

Section D: Antonyms

  1. The speaker was very confident.
    A. bold
    B. nervous
    C. happy
    D. rude
    Answer: B
  2. The boy was obedient.
    A. respectful
    B. loyal
    C. disobedient
    D. quiet
    Answer: C
  3. She appeared reluctant to help.
    A. unwilling
    B. anxious
    C. eager
    D. upset
    Answer: C
  4. The river was very shallow.
    A. narrow
    B. dry
    C. deep
    D. fast
    Answer: C
  5. He arrived early.
    A. soon
    B. suddenly
    C. late
    D. fast
    Answer: C
  6. The weather was humid.
    A. moist
    B. wet
    C. dry
    D. foggy
    Answer: C
  7. The guest was silent throughout the meeting.
    A. mute
    B. noisy
    C. quiet
    D. gentle
    Answer: B
  8. They acted wisely.
    A. foolishly
    B. carefully
    C. cleverly
    D. calmly
    Answer: A
  9. The food was scarce.
    A. expensive
    B. plenty
    C. available
    D. enough
    Answer: B
  10. The law was compulsory.
    A. important
    B. optional
    C. relevant
    D. strong
    Answer: B

Section E: Sentence Completion

  1. I’d rather stay at home than _____ the party.
    A. attend
    B. attending
    C. to attend
    D. attended
    Answer: A
  2. No sooner had we arrived _____ it started raining.
    A. than
    B. when
    C. but
    D. that
    Answer: A
  3. The man died _____ a heart attack.
    A. of
    B. for
    C. from
    D. at
    Answer: A
  4. The boy is good _____ Mathematics.
    A. on
    B. in
    C. at
    D. with
    Answer: C
  5. I prefer tea _____ coffee.
    A. than
    B. over
    C. to
    D. with
    Answer: C

QUANTITATIVE REASONING

  1. What is 25% of 480?
    A. 100
    B. 120
    C. 140
    D. 160
    Answer: B
  2. Increase 200 by 15%.
    A. 210
    B. 215
    C. 225
    D. 230
    Answer: C
  3. A student scored 36 out of 60 in a test. What percentage is this?
    A. 60%
    B. 62%
    C. 66%
    D. 70%
    Answer: C
  4. If ₦120 is 20% of a certain amount, what is the full amount?
    A. ₦400
    B. ₦500
    C. ₦600
    D. ₦800
    Answer: C
  5. Simplify the ratio 24:36.
    A. 2:3
    B. 3:4
    C. 4:5
    D. 3:2
    Answer: A
  6. A salary is increased from ₦50,000 to ₦57,500. What is the percentage increase?
    A. 10%
    B. 15%
    C. 20%
    D. 25%
    Answer: B
  7. Share ₦900 in the ratio 2:3. How much is the smaller share?
    A. ₦360
    B. ₦400
    C. ₦450
    D. ₦540
    Answer: A
  8. What is the value of x in the ratio x:6 = 3:2?
    A. 7
    B. 8
    C. 9
    D. 10
    Answer: C
  9. 40% of a number is 80. What is the number?
    A. 150
    B. 180
    C. 200
    D. 220
    Answer: C
  10. A man spends 75% of his income and saves the rest. If he earns ₦60,000, how much does he save?
    A. ₦10,000
    B. ₦12,000
    C. ₦15,000
    D. ₦20,000
    Answer: B
  11. Musa bought 5 pens at ₦40 each and 3 books at ₦120 each. How much did he spend in total?
    A. ₦480
    B. ₦560
    C. ₦600
    D. ₦620
    Answer: C
  12. A car travels 240 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
    A. 60 km/h
    B. 70 km/h
    C. 75 km/h
    D. 80 km/h
    Answer: A
  13. A man earns ₦120,000 monthly and spends ₦90,000. What fraction of his income does he save?
    A. 1/4
    B. 1/3
    C. 1/2
    D. 3/4
    Answer: B
  14. A shopkeeper sold a product for ₦1,800, gaining 20%. What was the cost price?
    A. ₦1,200
    B. ₦1,400
    C. ₦1,500
    D. ₦1,600
    Answer: C
  15. It takes 4 men 6 days to complete a task. How many days will it take 3 men to do the same work?
    A. 6
    B. 7
    C. 8
    D. 9
    Answer: D
  16. A man spends 2/5 of his salary on food and 1/4 on rent. What fraction of his salary is left?
    A. 7/20
    B. 9/20
    C. 3/10
    D. 11/20
    Answer: D
  17. If a boy walks 5 km in 1 hour, how far will he walk in 2.5 hours?
    A. 10 km
    B. 11.5 km
    C. 12.5 km
    D. 13 km
    Answer: C
  18. A man bought a phone for ₦45,000 and sold it at a loss of 10%. What was the selling price?
    A. ₦40,500
    B. ₦42,000
    C. ₦43,000
    D. ₦44,500
    Answer: A
  19. What is the simple interest on ₦10,000 at 5% per annum for 3 years?
    A. ₦1,000
    B. ₦1,200
    C. ₦1,500
    D. ₦2,000
    Answer: B
  20. A bag of rice weighs 50kg. What is the weight of 3 such bags?
    A. 100kg
    B. 125kg
    C. 130kg
    D. 150kg
    Answer: D
  21. What is 12 × 15?
    A. 160
    B. 170
    C. 180
    D. 190
    Answer: C
  22. Simplify: 48 ÷ (4 × 2)
    A. 4
    B. 5
    C. 6
    D. 8
    Answer: C
  23. Find the LCM of 6, 8, and 12.
    A. 24
    B. 36
    C. 48
    D. 60
    Answer: C
  24. What is ¾ of 80?
    A. 40
    B. 50
    C. 55
    D. 60
    Answer: D
  25. Multiply: (5 + 3) × 2
    A. 14
    B. 15
    C. 16
    D. 18
    Answer: C
  26. Divide: 144 by 12
    A. 10
    B. 11
    C. 12
    D. 13
    Answer: C
  27. Add: 234 + 789
    A. 1023
    B. 1025
    C. 1033
    D. 1040
    Answer: C
  28. Subtract: 900 − 235
    A. 655
    B. 665
    C. 675
    D. 685
    Answer: A
  29. Find the square of 11
    A. 111
    B. 121
    C. 131
    D. 141
    Answer: B
  30. What is the cube of 3?
    A. 6
    B. 9
    C. 27
    D. 36
    Answer: C
  31. Solve: x + 7 = 15
    A. 6
    B. 7
    C. 8
    D. 9
    Answer: C
  32. Solve for x: 2x = 18
    A. 7
    B. 8
    C. 9
    D. 10
    Answer: C
  33. What is the value of x in: 3x − 5 = 10
    A. 4
    B. 5
    C. 6
    D. 7
    Answer: C
  34. If x = 4, what is the value of x² − 3x + 5?
    A. 9
    B. 10
    C. 13
    D. 15
    Answer: C
  35. Factor: x² + 5x + 6
    A. (x + 2)(x + 3)
    B. (x − 2)(x − 3)
    C. (x + 1)(x + 6)
    D. (x + 2)(x + 4)
    Answer: A
  36. Evaluate: 5x − 2 when x = 3
    A. 13
    B. 12
    C. 11
    D. 10
    Answer: C
  37. Solve: 3x + 4 = 19
    A. 4
    B. 5
    C. 6
    D. 7
    Answer: B
  38. Simplify: 4x − 3x + 7
    A. x + 7
    B. x + 4
    C. x + 10
    D. x + 14
    Answer: A
  39. Factor: x² − 9
    A. (x − 3)(x + 3)
    B. (x − 9)(x + 1)
    C. (x − 1)(x + 9)
    D. (x − 2)(x + 2)
    Answer: A
  40. If 2x + 3 = 7, find x.
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4
    Answer: B

 

Great. Here are 40 Logical Reasoning CBT-style questions and answers tailored for the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission (LSLGSC) recruitment exam. These questions cover:

  • Patterns and sequences
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Word problems
  • Number puzzles
  • Verbal logic

LOGICAL REASONING – 40 QUESTIONS

Patterns and Number Sequences (1–10)

  1. What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
    A. 18
    B. 24
    C. 32
    D. 64
    Answer: C
  2. Find the missing number: 5, 10, 20, ?, 80
    A. 30
    B. 35
    C. 40
    D. 45
    Answer: C
  3. Which number completes the pattern? 81, 27, 9, 3, ?
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 0
    D. 6
    Answer: A
  4. What is the next number? 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
    A. 24
    B. 25
    C. 27
    D. 29
    Answer: D
  5. Fill in the blank: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?, 36
    A. 20
    B. 25
    C. 30
    D. 32
    Answer: B
  6. 3, 6, 12, 24, ?, 96
    A. 36
    B. 42
    C. 48
    D. 60
    Answer: C
  7. Which is the odd one out? 2, 4, 6, 9, 10
    A. 2
    B. 6
    C. 9
    D. 10
    Answer: C
  8. What comes next? 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
    A. 16
    B. 17
    C. 18
    D. 20
    Answer: C
  9. Identify the missing term: 100, 80, 60, ?, 20
    A. 30
    B. 40
    C. 35
    D. 45
    Answer: B
  10. What is the next number? 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ?
    A. 21
    B. 20
    C. 19
    D. 18
    Answer: A
  11. All clerks in the office are smart. John is a clerk. Therefore:
    A. John is lazy
    B. John is smart
    C. John is late
    D. John is not a clerk
    Answer: B
  12. If all oranges are fruits and some fruits are sour, then:
    A. All oranges are sour
    B. Some oranges are not fruits
    C. Some fruits are oranges
    D. No oranges are fruits
    Answer: C
  13. Lagos is bigger than Ibadan. Ibadan is bigger than Akure. Which is the smallest?
    A. Akure
    B. Lagos
    C. Ibadan
    D. Not certain
    Answer: A
  14. If today is Tuesday, what day will it be in 10 days?
    A. Thursday
    B. Friday
    C. Saturday
    D. Sunday
    Answer: D
  15. All humans are mortal. Musa is human. Therefore:
    A. Musa is immortal
    B. Musa is an animal
    C. Musa is mortal
    D. Musa is not human
    Answer: C
  16. If it rains, the ground gets wet. The ground is wet. Therefore:
    A. It did not rain
    B. It rained
    C. The sun is out
    D. The ground is dry
    Answer: B
  17. All books in the library are old. This book is not in the library. Therefore:
    A. The book is old
    B. The book is not old
    C. The book may be new
    D. The book belongs to the library
    Answer: C
  18. If A is taller than B and B is taller than C, who is the shortest?
    A. A
    B. B
    C. C
    D. Cannot say
    Answer: C
  19. Which statement is logically correct?
    A. Some birds can swim
    B. All fish can fly
    C. No animals have blood
    D. Some humans are not mammals
    Answer: A
  20. A train leaves by 8:00 AM and takes 3 hours. What time will it arrive?
    A. 10:00 AM
    B. 11:00 AM
    C. 12:00 PM
    D. 1:00 PM
    Answer: C
  1. If it takes 5 machines 5 minutes to make 5 items, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 items?
    A. 5 minutes
    B. 10 minutes
    C. 20 minutes
    D. 100 minutes
    Answer: A
  2. A farmer has 17 goats. All but 9 run away. How many are left?
    A. 9
    B. 8
    C. 0
    D. 17
    Answer: A
  3. Which word is the odd one out? Apple, Mango, Banana, Table
    A. Apple
    B. Mango
    C. Banana
    D. Table
    Answer: D
  4. Find the next letter in the sequence: A, C, E, G, ?
    A. H
    B. I
    C. J
    D. K
    Answer: B
  5. If TWO = 38 and TEN = 34, then ONE = ?
    A. 30
    B. 33
    C. 29
    D. 27
    Answer: C
  6. A man has ₦2,000 and spends ₦500 each day. How many days will it last?
    A. 2
    B. 3
    C. 4
    D. 5
    Answer: C
  7. Which number is missing? 7, 14, __, 56
    A. 28
    B. 21
    C. 35
    D. 42
    Answer: A
  8. What is the 6th letter in “GOVERNMENT”?
    A. R
    B. N
    C. M
    D. E
    Answer: A
  9. A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hands?
    A. 0°
    B. 7.5°
    C. 15°
    D. 30°
    Answer: B
  10. If B = 2, D = 4, F = 6, what is J?
    A. 8
    B. 10
    C. 11
    D. 12
    Answer: B
  11. Five people are seated in a row. Musa is to the left of Janet but to the right of Bisi. Who is in the middle if Kunle is first and Sola is last?
    A. Bisi
    B. Musa
    C. Janet
    D. Sola
    Answer: B
  12. A father is three times as old as his son. If the son is 15, how old is the father?
    A. 30
    B. 40
    C. 45
    D. 50
    Answer: C
  13. If two pencils cost ₦100, how many can you buy with ₦600?
    A. 6
    B. 10
    C. 12
    D. 8
    Answer: C
  14. If 3 boys build a fence in 6 days, how many days will 6 boys need?
    A. 2
    B. 3
    C. 4
    D. 5
    Answer: B
  15. What number is 3 more than one-fifth of 40?
    A. 8
    B. 10
    C. 11
    D. 13
    Answer: D
  16. Which shape has the least number of sides?
    A. Square
    B. Triangle
    C. Pentagon
    D. Hexagon
    Answer: B
  17. Which of these is the heaviest?
    A. 1kg
    B. 1000g
    C. 1500g
    D. 500g
    Answer: C
  18. How many 20s are there in 400?
    A. 10
    B. 15
    C. 20
    D. 25
    Answer: C
  19. If all cars are vehicles and some vehicles are red, then:
    A. All cars are red
    B. Some red things are cars
    C. Some vehicles may be cars
    D. All red vehicles are cars
    Answer: C
  20. If Monday is the 1st of a month, what day is the 10th?
    A. Wednesday
    B. Thursday
    C. Friday
    D. Wednesday
    Answer: Wednesday

NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION & CIVIL SERVICE RULES – 40 QUESTIONS

  1. The Nigerian Constitution currently in operation is the Constitution of ___.
    A. 1979
    B. 1989
    C. 1999
    D. 2011
    Answer: C
  2. Chapter II of the 1999 Constitution deals with ___.
    A. Fundamental Rights
    B. Citizenship
    C. Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
    D. Legislature
    Answer: C
  3. What is the tenure of a President under the Nigerian Constitution?
    A. 3 years
    B. 4 years
    C. 5 years
    D. 6 years
    Answer: B
  4. The Constitution recognizes Nigeria as a ___.
    A. Monarchy
    B. Parliamentary Republic
    C. Federal Republic
    D. Unitary State
    Answer: C
  5. The Nigerian Constitution provides for how many tiers of government?
    A. One
    B. Two
    C. Three
    D. Four
    Answer: C
  6. The 1999 Constitution recognizes ___ Local Government Areas in Nigeria.
    A. 768
    B. 774
    C. 776
    D. 780
    Answer: B
  7. Which court is the highest in Nigeria?
    A. Court of Appeal
    B. Federal High Court
    C. Supreme Court
    D. National Industrial Court
    Answer: C
  8. The doctrine of separation of powers is provided for in the Constitution under ___.
    A. Chapter I
    B. Chapter IV
    C. Sections 4, 5, and 6
    D. Section 12
    Answer: C
  9. The right to freedom of expression is enshrined in ___.
    A. Section 34
    B. Section 36
    C. Section 38
    D. Section 39
    Answer: D
  10. Which arm of government interprets the law?
    A. Executive
    B. Legislative
    C. Judiciary
    D. Civil Service
    Answer: C
  11. The minimum age for contesting for the office of the President is ___.
    A. 30
    B. 35
    C. 40
    D. 45
    Answer: B
  12. The principle of federal character ensures:
    A. Equal number of people per state
    B. Geopolitical balance in appointments
    C. Only Northerners are appointed
    D. Only Southerners are appointed
    Answer: B
  13. The Constitution can only be amended by:
    A. The National Assembly alone
    B. Executive Order
    C. 2/3 of the National and State Assemblies
    D. Presidential assent only
    Answer: C
  14. The local government derives its authority from ___.
    A. The President
    B. The Constitution
    C. The Governor
    D. The Senate
    Answer: B
  15. Which section guarantees the right to life?
    A. Section 32
    B. Section 33
    C. Section 34
    D. Section 35
    Answer: B
  16. The Constitution forbids discrimination based on all EXCEPT:
    A. Gender
    B. Ethnicity
    C. Language
    D. Wealth
    Answer: D
  17. Who swears in the President of Nigeria?
    A. Chief of Army Staff
    B. Chief Justice of Nigeria
    C. Senate President
    D. Speaker of the House
    Answer: B
  18. What is the duration of a Local Government Council in Nigeria?
    A. 2 years
    B. 3 years
    C. 4 years
    D. 5 years
    Answer: C
  19. The Constitution ensures the independence of which institution?
    A. EFCC
    B. INEC
    C. NNPC
    D. NOA
    Answer: B
  20. The Constitution came into force on ___.
    A. 1st October 1998
    B. 29th May 1999
    C. 1st January 2000
    D. 27th May 1999
    Answer: B
  21. The Nigerian Civil Service is guided by the ___.
    A. Constitution only
    B. Civil Service Rules
    C. Labour Act
    D. Political Parties
    Answer: B
  22. The head of the Civil Service in a state is called the ___.
    A. Secretary-General
    B. Head of Civil Service
    C. Clerk
    D. Director-General
    Answer: B
  23. Which of the following is NOT a core value in the civil service?
    A. Integrity
    B. Transparency
    C. Partisanship
    D. Accountability
    Answer: C
  24. The civil servant must be ___.
    A. Political
    B. Apolitical
    C. Religious
    D. Wealthy
    Answer: B
  25. Promotion in the civil service is primarily based on ___.
    A. Political loyalty
    B. Years of service alone
    C. Performance and merit
    D. Marital status
    Answer: C
  26. The rules regarding civil servants’ discipline are found in ___.
    A. Finance Manual
    B. Constitution
    C. Civil Service Handbook
    D. Public Service Rules
    Answer: D
  27. Retirement age in the Nigerian Civil Service is ___.
    A. 55 years or 30 years of service
    B. 60 years or 35 years of service
    C. 65 years or 25 years of service
    D. 70 years or 40 years of service
    Answer: B
  28. A civil servant can be dismissed for ___.
    A. Taking leave
    B. Being sick
    C. Misconduct
    D. Late promotion
    Answer: C
  29. The tenure policy was introduced to limit tenure of:
    A. Permanent Secretaries
    B. Ministers
    C. Directors
    D. Politicians
    Answer: A
  30. Leave of absence without approval is considered ___.
    A. Normal
    B. Misconduct
    C. Forgivable
    D. Paid leave
    Answer: B
  31. Lateness to work can result in ___.
    A. Salary increment
    B. Promotion
    C. Query
    D. Transfer
    Answer: C
  32. Posting of staff is usually the responsibility of ___.
    A. The National Assembly
    B. The Labour Union
    C. Civil Service Commission
    D. President
    Answer: C
  33. The first civil service reform in Nigeria was the ___.
    A. Udoji Reform
    B. Adebo Commission
    C. Morgan Commission
    D. Philips Commission
    Answer: A
  34. The Lagos State Civil Service Commission is responsible for ___.
    A. Infrastructure
    B. Disciplinary matters and promotions
    C. Foreign affairs
    D. Revenue generation
    Answer: B
  35. The primary aim of civil service is to ___.
    A. Run elections
    B. Make laws
    C. Implement government policies
    D. Protect the President
    Answer: C
  36. Confidential reports in the civil service are used for ___.
    A. Newspapers
    B. Promotions
    C. Complaints
    D. Arrests
    Answer: B
  37. An officer who absents from work for 10 days without permission is deemed to have ___.
    A. Gone on break
    B. Retired
    C. Resigned
    D. Been promoted
    Answer: C
  38. The Civil Service Commission is a ___.
    A. Political party
    B. Parastatal
    C. Constitutional body
    D. Company
    Answer: C
  39. Every civil servant must declare their ___.
    A. Religion
    B. Political party
    C. Assets
    D. Language
    Answer: C
  40. The official work hours in most civil services are from ___.
    A. 8 AM – 4 PM
    B. 9 AM – 5 PM
    C. 7 AM – 3 PM
    D. 10 AM – 6 PM
    Answer: A

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA

  1. How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Nigeria?
    A. 768
    B. 774
    C. 776
    D. 778
    Answer: B
  2. Local Government administration is provided for in the ___.
    A. 1963 Constitution
    B. 1979 Constitution
    C. 1999 Constitution (as amended)
    D. 2010 Electoral Act
    Answer: C
  3. Which schedule of the Constitution lists the functions of Local Governments?
    A. First Schedule
    B. Second Schedule
    C. Third Schedule
    D. Fourth Schedule
    Answer: D
  4. The system of local government by democratically elected councils is guaranteed by the Constitution under Section:
    A. 3
    B. 7
    C. 9
    D. 10
    Answer: B
  5. The Lagos State has how many constitutionally recognized LGAs?
    A. 20
    B. 37
    C. 18
    D. 21
    Answer: A
  6. The executive head of a local government is the ___.
    A. Councillor
    B. Clerk
    C. Chairman
    D. Speaker
    Answer: C
  7. A local government council comprises the Chairman, Vice Chairman and ___.
    A. Supervisors
    B. Councillors
    C. Directors
    D. Chiefs
    Answer: B
  8. The local government is regarded as the ___ tier of government.
    A. First
    B. Second
    C. Third
    D. Fourth
    Answer: C
  9. The constitutional authority to create new local governments resides with the ___.
    A. President
    B. National Assembly
    C. State House of Assembly
    D. INEC
    Answer: C
  10. Local Government elections are conducted by:
    A. INEC
    B. State Electoral Commissions
    C. National Assembly
    D. Federal Government
    Answer: B
  11. Which of the following is a statutory function of local governments?
    A. Defense
    B. Education curriculum
    C. Market licensing
    D. Foreign policy
    Answer: C
  12. Local governments are responsible for all EXCEPT:
    A. Construction of feeder roads
    B. Primary healthcare
    C. Secondary education
    D. Waste management
    Answer: C
  13. Local government councils are primarily responsible for ___.
    A. Prison management
    B. Lawmaking at federal level
    C. Grassroots development
    D. Border control
    Answer: C
  14. Who prepares the local government’s annual budget?
    A. Federal Ministry of Finance
    B. National Assembly
    C. Chairman and Council
    D. INEC
    Answer: C
  15. The local government is responsible for the registration of ___.
    A. Political parties
    B. Non-Governmental Organizations
    C. Births, deaths, and marriages
    D. Aircrafts
    Answer: C
  16. Local government supervises the following EXCEPT:
    A. Markets
    B. Motor parks
    C. Custom duties
    D. Waste disposal
    Answer: C
  17. Local government helps in the collection of ___.
    A. Import duties
    B. Tenement rates
    C. Company tax
    D. Oil royalties
    Answer: B
  18. The Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) is responsible for:
    A. Tertiary education
    B. Technical training
    C. Primary education
    D. Curriculum development
    Answer: C
  19. The body that assists the Chairman in executing duties is the ___.
    A. House of Assembly
    B. Executive Committee
    C. Traditional Rulers Council
    D. Police
    Answer: B
  20. Town planning and building control is a function of ___.
    A. Federal Ministry of Works
    B. State Government
    C. Local Government
    D. Nigeria Police
    Answer: C
  21. Local governments are funded through all the following EXCEPT:
    A. Internally Generated Revenue
    B. Federal Allocation
    C. Grants
    D. Oil exploration
    Answer: D
  22. The highest source of local government funding is ___.
    A. Market levies
    B. Fines
    C. Federation Account
    D. Tolls
    Answer: C
  23. Who appoints the Local Government Auditor?
    A. National Assembly
    B. State Auditor-General
    C. Chairman
    D. Governor
    Answer: B
  24. Local government staff are recruited by the ___.
    A. State Civil Service Commission
    B. LGSC (Local Government Service Commission)
    C. Federal Character Commission
    D. Head of Service
    Answer: B
  25. Who approves the local government’s budget?
    A. Chairman
    B. State House of Assembly
    C. Councillors
    D. State Governor
    Answer: B
  26. The Local Government Joint Account is managed by ___.
    A. Local Government alone
    B. State Government alone
    C. Joint Committee of State and Local Government
    D. Accountant-General
    Answer: C
  27. An important role of Local Government Service Commission is to ___.
    A. Approve building permits
    B. Discipline and promote LG staff
    C. Allocate oil blocks
    D. Conduct elections
    Answer: B
  28. One of the major financial challenges in local government is ___.
    A. Too much funding
    B. Mismanagement and corruption
    C. Tax over-collection
    D. Staff shortage
    Answer: B
  29. A local government can increase its revenue through ___.
    A. Borrowing from IMF
    B. More taxes and levies
    C. Reducing staff
    D. Import licenses
    Answer: B
  30. Salaries of local government staff are drawn from the ___.
    A. National budget
    B. Local Government Internally Generated Revenue
    C. State Consolidated Fund
    D. Local Government Allocation
    Answer: D
  31. Who has oversight powers over local governments?
    A. Local chiefs
    B. State Houses of Assembly
    C. INEC
    D. Private citizens
    Answer: B
  32. Performance audit in the local government is to assess:
    A. Roads only
    B. Staff punctuality
    C. Service delivery
    D. Party performance
    Answer: C
  33. Misappropriation of local government funds may lead to ___.
    A. Transfer
    B. Warning
    C. Dismissal or prosecution
    D. Promotion
    Answer: C
  34. A local government chairman can be removed by:
    A. Governor’s directive
    B. Council resolution with 2/3 majority
    C. Federal Ministry of Justice
    D. Political party
    Answer: B
  35. To ensure transparency, all LGAs must submit audited accounts to the ___.
    A. Minister of Finance
    B. Traditional Council
    C. State Auditor-General
    D. House of Reps
    Answer: C
  36. Local government autonomy refers to ___.
    A. Total independence from the state
    B. The right to operate within constitutional limits
    C. Immunity from prosecution
    D. Federal control
    Answer: B
  37. Regular monitoring of LG performance is the responsibility of the ___.
    A. Police
    B. State Ministry of Local Government
    C. FRSC
    D. Local Chiefs
    Answer: B
  38. The constitution mandates LG to hold meetings at least ___.
    A. Weekly
    B. Monthly
    C. Quarterly
    D. Yearly
    Answer: B
  39. A caretaker committee is appointed when ___.
    A. Elections are postponed or dissolved
    B. Staff go on strike
    C. Budget is delayed
    D. Rainfall is high
    Answer: A
  40. The primary reason for creating LGs is to ___.
    A. Reduce state power
    B. Provide grassroots governance and development
    C. Increase taxation
    D. Employ more people
    Answer: B

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