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Local Affairs (Ilorin and Nigeria)
- Who is the current Emir of Ilorin?
A) Emir Sulu Gambari
B) Emir Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari
C) Emir Ahmed Sulu-Gambari
D) Emir Abdulkadir Sulu-Gambari
Answer: B) Emir Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari - Which river flows through Ilorin?
A) River Niger
B) River Benue
C) Asa River
D) Ogun River
Answer: C) Asa River - Ilorin is the capital of which Nigerian state?
A) Lagos
B) Kwara
C) Kogi
D) Oyo
Answer: B) Kwara - When was the University of Ilorin established?
A) 1969
B) 1975
C) 1980
D) 1982
Answer: B) 1975 - Which of these is a major cultural festival in Ilorin?
A) Osun-Osogbo Festival
B) Ojude Oba Festival
C) Durbar Festival
D) Argungu Fishing Festival
Answer: C) Durbar Festival - Who was the first civilian governor of Kwara State?
A) Mohammed Lawal
B) Alhaji Adamu Atta
C) Cornelius Adebayo
D) Shaaba Lafiagi
Answer: B) Alhaji Adamu Atta - What is the name of the highest traditional title in Ilorin?
A) Emir
B) Oba
C) Sarki
D) Magaji
Answer: A) Emir - Which university is known as “Better by far”?
A) University of Lagos
B) University of Ibadan
C) University of Ilorin
D) Ahmadu Bello University
Answer: C) University of Ilorin - The University of Ilorin has how many faculties?
A) 12
B) 15
C) 10
D) 17
Answer: D) 17 - What year did Kwara State create from the old Northern Region?
A) 1963
B) 1967
C) 1970
D) 1976
Answer: B) 1967
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
International Affairs
- Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) António Guterres
B) Ban Ki-moon
C) Kofi Annan
D) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Answer: A) António Guterres - Which country recently exited the European Union?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) United Kingdom
Answer: D) United Kingdom - The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which country?
A) Sweden
B) Norway
C) Denmark
D) Finland
Answer: B) Norway - Which country is the largest producer of crude oil in Africa?
A) Angola
B) Nigeria
C) Libya
D) Algeria
Answer: B) Nigeria - Which of these countries is not a member of BRICS?
A) Brazil
B) Russia
C) India
D) Japan
Answer: D) Japan - Who is the current president of France?
A) Emmanuel Macron
B) François Hollande
C) Nicolas Sarkozy
D) Jacques Chirac
Answer: A) Emmanuel Macron - Which city hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics?
A) Beijing
B) Tokyo
C) Rio de Janeiro
D) London
Answer: B) Tokyo - Which country has the largest population in the world?
A) India
B) United States
C) Indonesia
D) China
Answer: D) China - Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
A) Japan
B) China
C) South Korea
D) Thailand
Answer: A) Japan - Who was the first female president of the United States?
A) Kamala Harris
B) Hillary Clinton
C) None
D) Michelle Obama
Answer: C) None
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
History
- Who was Nigeria’s first military Head of State?
A) General Yakubu Gowon
B) Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C) General Murtala Mohammed
D) General Olusegun Obasanjo
Answer: B) Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi - When did Nigeria gain independence?
A) 1st October 1960
B) 27th May 1967
C) 1st January 1914
D) 15th January 1966
Answer: A) 1st October 1960 - Which empire was predominant in what is now northern Nigeria during the 16th century?
A) Oyo Empire
B) Kanem-Bornu Empire
C) Mali Empire
D) Benin Empire
Answer: B) Kanem-Bornu Empire - Who was the first indigenous governor-general of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Obafemi Awolowo
C) Ahmadu Bello
D) Tafawa Balewa
Answer: A) Nnamdi Azikiwe - What year was the Nigerian civil war?
A) 1965-1968
B) 1967-1970
C) 1972-1975
D) 1980-1983
Answer: B) 1967-1970 - Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?
A) Margaret Ekpo
B) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
C) Queen Amina
D) Mary Slessor
Answer: B) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti - Which Nigerian region declared independence as Biafra?
A) Eastern Region
B) Western Region
C) Northern Region
D) Mid-Western Region
Answer: A) Eastern Region - Who was the leader of the Sokoto Caliphate at its height?
A) Usman dan Fodio
B) Muhammad Bello
C) Ahmadu Bello
D) Muhammadu Attahiru
Answer: A) Usman dan Fodio - What was the main cause of the Aba Women’s Riot in 1929?
A) Taxation
B) Employment
C) Land Disputes
D) Religious Differences
Answer: A) Taxation - Which Nigerian nationalist is regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism?
A) Herbert Macaulay
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Ahmadu Bello
Answer: A) Herbert Macaulay
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
Facts about the University of Ilorin and the City of Ilorin
- What is the motto of the University of Ilorin?
A) “Knowledge and Self-Reliance”
B) “Learning and Culture”
C) “Education for All”
D) “Truth and Service”
Answer: A) “Knowledge and Self-Reliance” - Which of these faculties is not part of the University of Ilorin?
A) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
B) Faculty of Law
C) Faculty of Medicine
D) Faculty of Agriculture
Answer: A) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - What is the name of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital?
A) Kwara State General Hospital
B) Ilorin Central Hospital
C) University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH)
D) General Hospital Ilorin
Answer: C) University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) - The University of Ilorin was established as a branch of which other university?
A) University of Ibadan
B) Ahmadu Bello University
C) University of Lagos
D) Obafemi Awolowo University
Answer: B) Ahmadu Bello University - Which local government area is the University of Ilorin located in?
A) Ilorin West
B) Ilorin South
C) Ilorin East
D) Asa
Answer: B) Ilorin South - Which of the following is the main campus of the University of Ilorin?
A) Fajuyi Campus
B) Murtala Campus
C) Main Campus
D) College of Health Sciences Campus
Answer: C) Main Campus - What is the nickname of the city of Ilorin?
A) City of Peace
B) The Center of Learning
C) Home of Harmony
D) The Rock City
Answer: C) Home of Harmony - Which of these is a famous landmark in Ilorin?
A) Zuma Rock
B) Ilorin Central Mosque
C) Ogbunike Caves
D) Aso Rock
Answer: B) Ilorin Central Mosque - What was Ilorin originally known for before it became a state capital?
A) Commercial hub
B) Agricultural production
C) Military settlement
D) Religious center
Answer: C) Military settlement - The University of Ilorin is popularly referred to as one of Nigeria’s most ___________ universities.
A) Industrialized
B) Peaceful
C) Populous
D) Politically active
Answer: B) Peaceful
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
General Knowledge
- Which is the most populated city in Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Kano
C) Ibadan
D) Port Harcourt
Answer: A) Lagos - Which is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Yoruba
B) Hausa
C) English
D) Igbo
Answer: C) English - Which state in Nigeria is known as the “Food Basket of the Nation”?
A) Benue
B) Kaduna
C) Oyo
D) Sokoto
Answer: A) Benue - What is the currency of Nigeria?
A) Dollar
B) Pound
C) Naira
D) Cedi
Answer: C) Naira - Which Nigerian president served two non-consecutive terms?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Shehu Shagari
Answer: C) Muhammadu Buhari - What is the national flower of Nigeria?
A) Rose
B) Yellow Trumpet
C) Costus Spectabilis
D) Hibiscus
Answer: C) Costus Spectabilis - Which is the largest university in Nigeria by land area?
A) Ahmadu Bello University
B) University of Lagos
C) University of Ibadan
D) University of Ilorin
Answer: A) Ahmadu Bello University - Which Nigerian city is known as the “Coal City”?
A) Enugu
B) Abuja
C) Lagos
D) Ibadan
Answer: A) Enugu - What is the main religion in Ilorin?
A) Christianity
B) Islam
C) Traditional Religion
D) Judaism
Answer: B) Islam - Which body is responsible for conducting Post-UTME exams in Nigeria?
A) JAMB
B) WAEC
C) NECO
D) NUC
Answer: A) JAMB
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
Local Affairs (Ilorin and Nigeria)
- Who is the current governor of Kwara State?
A) Abdulfatah Ahmed
B) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
C) Bukola Saraki
D) Lai Mohammed
Answer: B) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq - Which of the following is the main ethnic group in Ilorin?
A) Yoruba
B) Hausa
C) Fulani
D) Igbo
Answer: A) Yoruba - What is the traditional title for the head of a family in Ilorin?
A) Oba
B) Magaji
C) Emir
D) Sarkin
Answer: B) Magaji - Which of the following is NOT a popular market in Ilorin?
A) Oja Oba
B) Oja Tuntun
C) Gbagi Market
D) Mandate Market
Answer: C) Gbagi Market - The first tertiary institution in Kwara State was?
A) Kwara State Polytechnic
B) University of Ilorin
C) Kwara State College of Education
D) Al-Hikmah University
Answer: A) Kwara State Polytechnic - Which local government in Kwara State is the most populous?
A) Ilorin West
B) Asa
C) Offa
D) Oyun
Answer: A) Ilorin West - Which of the following towns is closest to Ilorin?
A) Ogbomoso
B) Osogbo
C) Akure
D) Lokoja
Answer: A) Ogbomoso - Who is the first professor of the University of Ilorin?
A) Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali
B) Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkareem
C) Professor T. O. Odugbemi
D) Professor Jibril Oyekunle Aminu
Answer: D) Professor Jibril Oyekunle Aminu - What is the major religion practiced in Kwara State?
A) Christianity
B) Islam
C) Traditional religion
D) Judaism
Answer: B) Islam - Which festival is celebrated at the end of Ramadan in Ilorin?
A) Christmas
B) Eid-el-Fitr
C) Easter
D) Eid-el-Kabir
Answer: B) Eid-el-Fitr
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
International Affairs
- Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
A) Russia
B) Brazil
C) Qatar
D) South Africa
Answer: C) Qatar - Which country is the largest producer of cocoa in the world?
A) Brazil
B) Nigeria
C) Ghana
D) Ivory Coast
Answer: D) Ivory Coast - Which African country gained independence from Sudan in 2011?
A) Ethiopia
B) South Sudan
C) Eritrea
D) Djibouti
Answer: B) South Sudan - Who is the current president of the United States?
A) Donald Trump
B) Joe Biden
C) Barack Obama
D) Kamala Harris
Answer: B) Joe Biden - Which organization did the United Kingdom leave in 2020?
A) NATO
B) Commonwealth
C) European Union
D) United Nations
Answer: C) European Union - Which country recently changed its name to Türkiye?
A) Turkey
B) Turkmenistan
C) Tunisia
D) Tajikistan
Answer: A) Turkey - Which of the following is the capital of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Perth
Answer: C) Canberra - Who was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
C) Nadine Gordimer
D) Wole Soyinka
Answer: D) Wole Soyinka - Which country is known as the “Giant of Africa”?
A) South Africa
B) Kenya
C) Nigeria
D) Egypt
Answer: C) Nigeria - Which international organization is primarily responsible for global health?
A) UNICEF
B) WHO
C) UNDP
D) IMF
Answer: B) WHO
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
History
- Who was Nigeria’s first Minister of Finance?
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Okotie Eboh
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Alhaji Ribadu
Answer: B) Okotie Eboh - In what year was the Berlin Conference held?
A) 1884-1885
B) 1895-1896
C) 1914-1915
D) 1935-1936
Answer: A) 1884-1885 - Who led the 1966 military coup in Nigeria?
A) General Yakubu Gowon
B) Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C) Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
D) General Murtala Mohammed
Answer: C) Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu - The amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria took place in which year?
A) 1900
B) 1914
C) 1954
D) 1960
Answer: B) 1914 - Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C) Ahmadu Bello
D) Obafemi Awolowo
Answer: B) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - Which event led to the end of the First Republic in Nigeria?
A) Civil War
B) Military Coup
C) Oil Boom
D) Independence
Answer: B) Military Coup - Which city was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Ibadan
B) Kano
C) Lagos
D) Kaduna
Answer: C) Lagos - Which Nigerian state was created last?
A) Bayelsa
B) Ebonyi
C) Gombe
D) Ekiti
Answer: C) Gombe - The Nigerian Civil War ended in which year?
A) 1967
B) 1970
C) 1973
D) 1976
Answer: B) 1970 - Who is known as the “Lion of the West”?
A) Ahmadu Bello
B) Obafemi Awolowo
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Ladoke Akintola
Answer: B) Obafemi Awolowo
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
Facts about the University of Ilorin and the City of Ilorin
- Which of these departments is NOT found at the University of Ilorin?
A) Computer Science
B) Mechanical Engineering
C) Petroleum Engineering
D) Sociology
Answer: C) Petroleum Engineering - The University of Ilorin is located in which part of Ilorin?
A) Tanke
B) Sango
C) GRA
D) Tanke
Answer: D) Tanke - Which of these is the oldest building at the University of Ilorin?
A) Senate Building
B) Main Library
C) Old Faculty of Arts
D) Faculty of Science
Answer: A) Senate Building - What is the name of the University of Ilorin’s student union building?
A) Unity House
B) Patriot House
C) Freedom House
D) Integrity House
Answer: D) Integrity House - Which of these institutions is affiliated with the University of Ilorin?
A) Kwara State University
B) Al-Hikmah University
C) Kwara State Polytechnic
D) Landmark University
Answer: C) Kwara State Polytechnic - What is the name of the University of Ilorin’s radio station?
A) Unilorin FM
B) Better by Far FM
C) Harmony FM
D) Ilorin FM
Answer: A) Unilorin FM
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
International Current Affairs
- Which country recently hosted the 2023 G20 Summit?
A) India
B) Japan
C) Italy
D) South Africa
Answer: A) India - Which nation became the first in the world to legalize the sale of synthetic meat in 2023?
A) United States
B) Singapore
C) Germany
D) Australia
Answer: B) Singapore - Who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) Maria Ressa
C) Volodymyr Zelensky
D) Narges Mohammadi
Answer: D) Narges Mohammadi - Which country is currently experiencing the highest inflation rate globally?
A) Zimbabwe
B) Argentina
C) Venezuela
D) Turkey
Answer: C) Venezuela - Which country recently exited the Paris Climate Agreement and then rejoined?
A) Canada
B) United States
C) Brazil
D) United Kingdom
Answer: B) United States - Which African country was suspended from the African Union in 2023 due to a military coup?
A) Niger
B) Mali
C) Sudan
D) Burkina Faso
Answer: A) Niger - Which Asian country experienced severe flooding and landslides in July 2023?
A) China
B) India
C) Japan
D) Bangladesh
Answer: B) India - Which country held a referendum to change its constitution in 2023?
A) Chile
B) Turkey
C) France
D) Brazil
Answer: A) Chile - Which country won the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
A) South Africa
B) New Zealand
C) England
D) Australia
Answer: B) New Zealand - In 2023, which country officially changed its name to Eswatini?
A) Botswana
B) Swaziland
C) Lesotho
D) Namibia
Answer: B) Swaziland
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
Nigerian Current Affairs
- Who is the current Chief Justice of Nigeria (as of 2024)?
A) Tanko Muhammad
B) Olukayode Ariwoola
C) Walter Onnoghen
D) Mary Odili
Answer: B) Olukayode Ariwoola - Which Nigerian artist won a Grammy Award in 2023?
A) Burna Boy
B) Wizkid
C) Tems
D) Davido
Answer: C) Tems - Which Nigerian state was affected by the worst flooding in 2022?
A) Kogi
B) Bayelsa
C) Lagos
D) Benue
Answer: B) Bayelsa - Who won the 2023 Nigerian presidential election?
A) Atiku Abubakar
B) Bola Tinubu
C) Peter Obi
D) Rabiu Kwankwaso
Answer: B) Bola Tinubu - Which Nigerian bank recently merged with another to form Titan Trust Bank?
A) Union Bank
B) Polaris Bank
C) Wema Bank
D) Access Bank
Answer: A) Union Bank - In 2023, which Nigerian city hosted the National Sports Festival?
A) Lagos
B) Abuja
C) Asaba
D) Port Harcourt
Answer: C) Asaba - Who is the current Minister of Finance in Nigeria?
A) Zainab Ahmed
B) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
C) Wale Edun
D) Kemi Adeosun
Answer: C) Wale Edun - Which Nigerian university was ranked highest in Africa in the 2023 Times Higher Education ranking?
A) University of Lagos
B) University of Ibadan
C) Covenant University
D) University of Ilorin
Answer: C) Covenant University - Which major Nigerian airline recently suspended operations in 2023?
A) Arik Air
B) Air Peace
C) Dana Air
D) Aero Contractors
Answer: D) Aero Contractors - Which Nigerian state declared a state of emergency on education in 2023?
A) Kaduna
B) Zamfara
C) Kano
D) Borno
Answer: B) Zamfara
UNILORIN Post-UTME Study Questions
Technology and Innovations
- Which company became the first to reach a $3 trillion market value in 2023?
A) Microsoft
B) Apple
C) Amazon
D) Google
Answer: B) Apple - Which tech billionaire announced the creation of X (formerly known as Twitter) in 2023?
A) Elon Musk
B) Jeff Bezos
C) Mark Zuckerberg
D) Bill Gates
Answer: A) Elon Musk - Which social media platform introduced a new paid subscription service in 2023?
A) Instagram
B) Facebook
C) Twitter
D) TikTok
Answer: C) Twitter - Which country launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon in 2023?
A) Russia
B) China
C) India
D) Japan
Answer: C) India - What is the name of the AI chatbot launched by OpenAI in 2022?
A) Alexa
B) ChatGPT
C) Siri
D) Bixby
Answer: B) ChatGPT - Which company launched the iPhone 15 in 2023?
A) Samsung
B) Huawei
C) Apple
D) Google
Answer: C) Apple - Which electric vehicle company became the most valuable automaker in the world in 2023?
A) Tesla
B) Rivian
C) Lucid Motors
D) BYD
Answer: A) Tesla - Which company was fined $2.7 billion by the European Union in 2023 for antitrust violations?
A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Apple
D) Facebook
Answer: A) Google - Which popular app reached 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store in 2023?
A) WhatsApp
B) TikTok
C) Instagram
D) Telegram
Answer: D) Telegram - Which company is known for developing the ChatGPT AI model?
A) Google
B) OpenAI
C) Microsoft
D) IBM
Answer: B) OpenAI
Politics and Governance
- Which African country recently legalized same-sex marriage in 2023?
A) South Africa
B) Botswana
C) Gabon
D) Namibia
Answer: D) Namibia - Who is the current President of the European Commission?
A) Ursula von der Leyen
B) Jean-Claude Juncker
C) Christine Lagarde
D) Angela Merkel
Answer: A) Ursula von der Leyen - Which country recently banned TikTok on government devices due to security concerns?
A) United States
B) Canada
C) India
D) Australia
Answer: A) United States - Which African leader passed away in 2023, prompting a national mourning period?
A) Paul Biya
B) Teodoro Obiang
C) Yoweri Museveni
D) Idriss Déby
Answer: D) Idriss Déby - Which G7 country elected its first female prime minister in 2023?
A) Japan
B) Italy
C) Canada
D) United Kingdom
Answer: B) Italy - Which country recently imposed the longest lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A) New Zealand
B) China
C) Australia
D) India
Answer: B) China - Which African country was suspended from ECOWAS due to a military coup in 2023?
A) Mali
B) Guinea
C) Burkina Faso
D) Niger
Answer: D) Niger - Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) António Guterres
C) Kofi Annan
D) Amina Mohammed
Answer: B) António Guterres
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