Top Likely Questions for LSLGSC CBT Exam 2025 – How to Pass in One Sitting
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CURRENT AFFAIRS
- Who is the current Governor of Lagos State (2025)?
A. Akinwunmi Ambode
B. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
C. Bola Tinubu
D. Jide Adediran
Answer: B - When was Lagos State created?
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1967
D. 1976
Answer: C - What is the capital city of Lagos State?
A. Lagos Island
B. Ikorodu
C. Epe
D. Ikeja
Answer: D - Who is the Vice President of Nigeria (2025)?
A. Femi Gbajabiamila
B. Kashim Shettima
C. Yemi Osinbajo
D. Atiku Abubakar
Answer: B - Which political party controls Lagos State as of 2025?
A. PDP
B. LP
C. APC
D. SDP
Answer: C - How many Local Government Areas are in Lagos State?
A. 16
B. 20
C. 22
D. 37
Answer: B - 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 - 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 - What agency manages emergency response in Lagos State?
A. LASTMA
B. LASEMA
C. LIRS
D. LAWMA
Answer: B - What agency is responsible for traffic management in Lagos State?
A. LASEPA
B. LIRS
C. LAMATA
D. LASTMA
Answer: D - 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 - 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 - The agency responsible for sanitation and waste disposal in Lagos is:
A. LASEPA
B. LAWMA
C. LASAA
D. LIRS
Answer: B - 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 - Who was the first Executive Governor of Lagos State?
A. Babatunde Fashola
B. Mobolaji Johnson
C. Lateef Jakande
D. Bola Tinubu
Answer: C - What year did Nigeria return to democratic rule?
A. 1993
B. 1996
C. 1999
D. 2001
Answer: C - The headquarters of ECOWAS is located in which country?
A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. Senegal
D. Togo
Answer: A - Who is the President of Nigeria in 2025?
A. Muhammadu Buhari
B. Bola Tinubu
C. Peter Obi
D. Atiku Abubakar
Answer: B - Which Lagos suburb is known for real estate and luxury homes?
A. Badagry
B. Banana Island
C. Alimosho
D. Agege
Answer: B - 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 - What currency is used in Nigeria?
A. Dollar
B. Cedi
C. Naira
D. Rand
Answer: C - The Lagos State Government recently introduced which digital payment platform?
A. LASGPay
B. LIRSConnect
C. LagosPay
D. GovPay
Answer: A - Which Lagos agency regulates urban planning and development?
A. LASPPA
B. LASEMA
C. LAMATA
D. LASAA
Answer: A - How many geopolitical zones are in Nigeria?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C - What is Nigeria’s official language?
A. Yoruba
B. Hausa
C. Igbo
D. English
Answer: D - 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 - Lagos State University (LASU) is located in which area?
A. Yaba
B. Ojo
C. Ikeja
D. Lekki
Answer: B - What agency manages public transportation in Lagos State?
A. LASTMA
B. LASEPA
C. LAMATA
D. LASDRI
Answer: C - Who was the first Military Governor of Lagos State?
A. Adekunle Fajuyi
B. Mobolaji Johnson
C. Ibrahim Babangida
D. Muhammadu Buhari
Answer: B - Which of the following is not a local government in Lagos?
A. Oshodi-Isolo
B. Surulere
C. Ojo
D. Abeokuta
Answer: D - 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 - What year was the Lagos State Civil Service Commission established?
A. 1968
B. 1979
C. 1999
D. 2001
Answer: B - The current Lagos State Deputy Governor (2025) is:
A. Femi Hamzat
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Jide Adediran
D. Tokunbo Wahab
Answer: A - The Nigerian national flag was designed by:
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Michael Okpara
C. Taiwo Akinkunmi
D. Obafemi Awolowo
Answer: C - The Lagos Free Trade Zone is located in:
A. Alimosho
B. Lekki
C. Surulere
D. Ikeja
Answer: B - 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 - Who heads the Local Government Council in Nigeria?
A. Councillor
B. Commissioner
C. Chairman
D. Secretary
Answer: C - 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 - Which Lagos agency regulates advertising and signage?
A. LAMATA
B. LASAA
C. LIRS
D. LASEMA
Answer: B - 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.
- 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 - What has been a positive outcome of the initiative?
A. Higher taxes
B. Reduced employment
C. Job creation
D. Importation of waste
Answer: C - What challenge remains despite the initiative?
A. Traffic congestion
B. Power outage
C. Indiscriminate waste disposal
D. Shortage of trucks
Answer: C - The term “intensified” as used in the passage means:
A. Reduced
B. Accelerated
C. Ignored
D. Postponed
Answer: B - Which word best replaces “hampers”?
A. Promotes
B. Encourages
C. Hinders
D. Favors
Answer: C
Section B: Grammar
- She _____ to work every day before she bought a car.
A. walks
B. has walked
C. walked
D. used to walk
Answer: D - If I _____ enough money, I would travel to Abuja.
A. have
B. had
C. will have
D. has
Answer: B - He is one of those who _____ always punctual.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. be
Answer: B - Neither of the answers _____ correct.
A. are
B. have
C. is
D. were
Answer: C - The teacher told the students to submit _____ assignments.
A. theirs
B. their
C. they’re
D. there
Answer: B - I have never seen _____ honest man.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. some
Answer: B - We congratulated her _____ her promotion.
A. at
B. by
C. on
D. for
Answer: C - Each of the candidates _____ required to bring an ID card.
A. are
B. have
C. is
D. were
Answer: C - The car, along with the keys, _____ stolen.
A. were
B. are
C. was
D. have
Answer: C - He is neither rich _____ famous.
A. or
B. nor
C. and
D. but
Answer: B
Section C: Synonyms
- The manager was very courteous to the visitors.
A. rude
B. polite
C. harsh
D. smart
Answer: B - The idea was considered innovative.
A. old-fashioned
B. creative
C. borrowed
D. easy
Answer: B - The man was known for his integrity.
A. dishonesty
B. generosity
C. honesty
D. pride
Answer: C - He gave a vivid description of the accident.
A. blurry
B. colorful
C. confusing
D. weak
Answer: B - The document is authentic.
A. fake
B. original
C. forged
D. wrong
Answer: B - The teacher was lenient with the pupils.
A. strict
B. soft
C. harsh
D. indifferent
Answer: B - The soldier is very brave.
A. shy
B. bold
C. weak
D. calm
Answer: B - The new law will enhance education.
A. destroy
B. support
C. reduce
D. avoid
Answer: B - The weather was chilly.
A. warm
B. cold
C. sunny
D. humid
Answer: B - He gave a generous donation.
A. meager
B. large
C. average
D. small
Answer: B
Section D: Antonyms
- The speaker was very confident.
A. bold
B. nervous
C. happy
D. rude
Answer: B - The boy was obedient.
A. respectful
B. loyal
C. disobedient
D. quiet
Answer: C - She appeared reluctant to help.
A. unwilling
B. anxious
C. eager
D. upset
Answer: C - The river was very shallow.
A. narrow
B. dry
C. deep
D. fast
Answer: C - He arrived early.
A. soon
B. suddenly
C. late
D. fast
Answer: C - The weather was humid.
A. moist
B. wet
C. dry
D. foggy
Answer: C - The guest was silent throughout the meeting.
A. mute
B. noisy
C. quiet
D. gentle
Answer: B - They acted wisely.
A. foolishly
B. carefully
C. cleverly
D. calmly
Answer: A - The food was scarce.
A. expensive
B. plenty
C. available
D. enough
Answer: B - The law was compulsory.
A. important
B. optional
C. relevant
D. strong
Answer: B
Section E: Sentence Completion
- I’d rather stay at home than _____ the party.
A. attend
B. attending
C. to attend
D. attended
Answer: A - No sooner had we arrived _____ it started raining.
A. than
B. when
C. but
D. that
Answer: A - The man died _____ a heart attack.
A. of
B. for
C. from
D. at
Answer: A - The boy is good _____ Mathematics.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. with
Answer: C - I prefer tea _____ coffee.
A. than
B. over
C. to
D. with
Answer: C
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
- What is 25% of 480?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 140
D. 160
Answer: B - Increase 200 by 15%.
A. 210
B. 215
C. 225
D. 230
Answer: C - A student scored 36 out of 60 in a test. What percentage is this?
A. 60%
B. 62%
C. 66%
D. 70%
Answer: C - If ₦120 is 20% of a certain amount, what is the full amount?
A. ₦400
B. ₦500
C. ₦600
D. ₦800
Answer: C - Simplify the ratio 24:36.
A. 2:3
B. 3:4
C. 4:5
D. 3:2
Answer: A - 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 - Share ₦900 in the ratio 2:3. How much is the smaller share?
A. ₦360
B. ₦400
C. ₦450
D. ₦540
Answer: A - What is the value of x in the ratio x:6 = 3:2?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C - 40% of a number is 80. What is the number?
A. 150
B. 180
C. 200
D. 220
Answer: C - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - A bag of rice weighs 50kg. What is the weight of 3 such bags?
A. 100kg
B. 125kg
C. 130kg
D. 150kg
Answer: D - What is 12 × 15?
A. 160
B. 170
C. 180
D. 190
Answer: C - Simplify: 48 ÷ (4 × 2)
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: C - Find the LCM of 6, 8, and 12.
A. 24
B. 36
C. 48
D. 60
Answer: C - What is ¾ of 80?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
Answer: D - Multiply: (5 + 3) × 2
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 18
Answer: C - Divide: 144 by 12
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer: C - Add: 234 + 789
A. 1023
B. 1025
C. 1033
D. 1040
Answer: C - Subtract: 900 − 235
A. 655
B. 665
C. 675
D. 685
Answer: A - Find the square of 11
A. 111
B. 121
C. 131
D. 141
Answer: B - What is the cube of 3?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 27
D. 36
Answer: C - Solve: x + 7 = 15
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: C - Solve for x: 2x = 18
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C - What is the value of x in: 3x − 5 = 10
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C - If x = 4, what is the value of x² − 3x + 5?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 13
D. 15
Answer: C - 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 - Evaluate: 5x − 2 when x = 3
A. 13
B. 12
C. 11
D. 10
Answer: C - Solve: 3x + 4 = 19
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: B - Simplify: 4x − 3x + 7
A. x + 7
B. x + 4
C. x + 10
D. x + 14
Answer: A - 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 - 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)
- What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
A. 18
B. 24
C. 32
D. 64
Answer: C - Find the missing number: 5, 10, 20, ?, 80
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45
Answer: C - Which number completes the pattern? 81, 27, 9, 3, ?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 0
D. 6
Answer: A - What is the next number? 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
A. 24
B. 25
C. 27
D. 29
Answer: D - Fill in the blank: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?, 36
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 32
Answer: B - 3, 6, 12, 24, ?, 96
A. 36
B. 42
C. 48
D. 60
Answer: C - Which is the odd one out? 2, 4, 6, 9, 10
A. 2
B. 6
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C - What comes next? 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 20
Answer: C - Identify the missing term: 100, 80, 60, ?, 20
A. 30
B. 40
C. 35
D. 45
Answer: B - What is the next number? 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ?
A. 21
B. 20
C. 19
D. 18
Answer: A - 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 - 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 - 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 - If today is Tuesday, what day will it be in 10 days?
A. Thursday
B. Friday
C. Saturday
D. Sunday
Answer: D - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - A farmer has 17 goats. All but 9 run away. How many are left?
A. 9
B. 8
C. 0
D. 17
Answer: A - Which word is the odd one out? Apple, Mango, Banana, Table
A. Apple
B. Mango
C. Banana
D. Table
Answer: D - Find the next letter in the sequence: A, C, E, G, ?
A. H
B. I
C. J
D. K
Answer: B - If TWO = 38 and TEN = 34, then ONE = ?
A. 30
B. 33
C. 29
D. 27
Answer: C - 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 - Which number is missing? 7, 14, __, 56
A. 28
B. 21
C. 35
D. 42
Answer: A - What is the 6th letter in “GOVERNMENT”?
A. R
B. N
C. M
D. E
Answer: A - A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hands?
A. 0°
B. 7.5°
C. 15°
D. 30°
Answer: B - If B = 2, D = 4, F = 6, what is J?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: B - 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 - 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 - If two pencils cost ₦100, how many can you buy with ₦600?
A. 6
B. 10
C. 12
D. 8
Answer: C - 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 - What number is 3 more than one-fifth of 40?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 11
D. 13
Answer: D - Which shape has the least number of sides?
A. Square
B. Triangle
C. Pentagon
D. Hexagon
Answer: B - Which of these is the heaviest?
A. 1kg
B. 1000g
C. 1500g
D. 500g
Answer: C - How many 20s are there in 400?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
Answer: C - 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 - 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
- The Nigerian Constitution currently in operation is the Constitution of ___.
A. 1979
B. 1989
C. 1999
D. 2011
Answer: C - 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 - 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 - The Constitution recognizes Nigeria as a ___.
A. Monarchy
B. Parliamentary Republic
C. Federal Republic
D. Unitary State
Answer: C - The Nigerian Constitution provides for how many tiers of government?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C - The 1999 Constitution recognizes ___ Local Government Areas in Nigeria.
A. 768
B. 774
C. 776
D. 780
Answer: B - Which court is the highest in Nigeria?
A. Court of Appeal
B. Federal High Court
C. Supreme Court
D. National Industrial Court
Answer: C - 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 - The right to freedom of expression is enshrined in ___.
A. Section 34
B. Section 36
C. Section 38
D. Section 39
Answer: D - Which arm of government interprets the law?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judiciary
D. Civil Service
Answer: C - The minimum age for contesting for the office of the President is ___.
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45
Answer: B - 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 - 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 - The local government derives its authority from ___.
A. The President
B. The Constitution
C. The Governor
D. The Senate
Answer: B - Which section guarantees the right to life?
A. Section 32
B. Section 33
C. Section 34
D. Section 35
Answer: B - The Constitution forbids discrimination based on all EXCEPT:
A. Gender
B. Ethnicity
C. Language
D. Wealth
Answer: D - 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 - 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 - The Constitution ensures the independence of which institution?
A. EFCC
B. INEC
C. NNPC
D. NOA
Answer: B - The Constitution came into force on ___.
A. 1st October 1998
B. 29th May 1999
C. 1st January 2000
D. 27th May 1999
Answer: B - The Nigerian Civil Service is guided by the ___.
A. Constitution only
B. Civil Service Rules
C. Labour Act
D. Political Parties
Answer: B - 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 - Which of the following is NOT a core value in the civil service?
A. Integrity
B. Transparency
C. Partisanship
D. Accountability
Answer: C - The civil servant must be ___.
A. Political
B. Apolitical
C. Religious
D. Wealthy
Answer: B - 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 - The rules regarding civil servants’ discipline are found in ___.
A. Finance Manual
B. Constitution
C. Civil Service Handbook
D. Public Service Rules
Answer: D - 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 - A civil servant can be dismissed for ___.
A. Taking leave
B. Being sick
C. Misconduct
D. Late promotion
Answer: C - The tenure policy was introduced to limit tenure of:
A. Permanent Secretaries
B. Ministers
C. Directors
D. Politicians
Answer: A - Leave of absence without approval is considered ___.
A. Normal
B. Misconduct
C. Forgivable
D. Paid leave
Answer: B - Lateness to work can result in ___.
A. Salary increment
B. Promotion
C. Query
D. Transfer
Answer: C - Posting of staff is usually the responsibility of ___.
A. The National Assembly
B. The Labour Union
C. Civil Service Commission
D. President
Answer: C - The first civil service reform in Nigeria was the ___.
A. Udoji Reform
B. Adebo Commission
C. Morgan Commission
D. Philips Commission
Answer: A - The Lagos State Civil Service Commission is responsible for ___.
A. Infrastructure
B. Disciplinary matters and promotions
C. Foreign affairs
D. Revenue generation
Answer: B - The primary aim of civil service is to ___.
A. Run elections
B. Make laws
C. Implement government policies
D. Protect the President
Answer: C - Confidential reports in the civil service are used for ___.
A. Newspapers
B. Promotions
C. Complaints
D. Arrests
Answer: B - 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 - The Civil Service Commission is a ___.
A. Political party
B. Parastatal
C. Constitutional body
D. Company
Answer: C - Every civil servant must declare their ___.
A. Religion
B. Political party
C. Assets
D. Language
Answer: C - 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
- How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Nigeria?
A. 768
B. 774
C. 776
D. 778
Answer: B - 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 - 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 - 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 - The Lagos State has how many constitutionally recognized LGAs?
A. 20
B. 37
C. 18
D. 21
Answer: A - The executive head of a local government is the ___.
A. Councillor
B. Clerk
C. Chairman
D. Speaker
Answer: C - A local government council comprises the Chairman, Vice Chairman and ___.
A. Supervisors
B. Councillors
C. Directors
D. Chiefs
Answer: B - The local government is regarded as the ___ tier of government.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer: C - 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 - Local Government elections are conducted by:
A. INEC
B. State Electoral Commissions
C. National Assembly
D. Federal Government
Answer: B - Which of the following is a statutory function of local governments?
A. Defense
B. Education curriculum
C. Market licensing
D. Foreign policy
Answer: C - Local governments are responsible for all EXCEPT:
A. Construction of feeder roads
B. Primary healthcare
C. Secondary education
D. Waste management
Answer: C - Local government councils are primarily responsible for ___.
A. Prison management
B. Lawmaking at federal level
C. Grassroots development
D. Border control
Answer: C - Who prepares the local government’s annual budget?
A. Federal Ministry of Finance
B. National Assembly
C. Chairman and Council
D. INEC
Answer: C - 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 - Local government supervises the following EXCEPT:
A. Markets
B. Motor parks
C. Custom duties
D. Waste disposal
Answer: C - Local government helps in the collection of ___.
A. Import duties
B. Tenement rates
C. Company tax
D. Oil royalties
Answer: B - The Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) is responsible for:
A. Tertiary education
B. Technical training
C. Primary education
D. Curriculum development
Answer: C - 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 - 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 - Local governments are funded through all the following EXCEPT:
A. Internally Generated Revenue
B. Federal Allocation
C. Grants
D. Oil exploration
Answer: D - The highest source of local government funding is ___.
A. Market levies
B. Fines
C. Federation Account
D. Tolls
Answer: C - Who appoints the Local Government Auditor?
A. National Assembly
B. State Auditor-General
C. Chairman
D. Governor
Answer: B - 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 - Who approves the local government’s budget?
A. Chairman
B. State House of Assembly
C. Councillors
D. State Governor
Answer: B - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Who has oversight powers over local governments?
A. Local chiefs
B. State Houses of Assembly
C. INEC
D. Private citizens
Answer: B - Performance audit in the local government is to assess:
A. Roads only
B. Staff punctuality
C. Service delivery
D. Party performance
Answer: C - Misappropriation of local government funds may lead to ___.
A. Transfer
B. Warning
C. Dismissal or prosecution
D. Promotion
Answer: C - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - The constitution mandates LG to hold meetings at least ___.
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Yearly
Answer: B - 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 - 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
